Associate Scientist II Ligand Binding

Nexelis keeps growing and we are looking for proactive Associate Scientists to help support our growth and join our Ligand Binding Assay department.

The Associate Scientist is responsible for laboratory work and documentation based on their assignment within the laboratory. They ensure that analyses and assigned tasks are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with appropriate SOPs and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

If you join our team, you will have the chance to participate in the daily life of the most successful advanced testing service provider in the immunology field. Involved in more than 15 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine developments in partnership with multinational pharmaceutical companies, innovative biotechnology companies and prestigious NGOs such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation or CEPI, we also proudly serve the needs of our clients in fields such as Flu (universal and seasonal), meningitis, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), chikungunya, malaria, or HPV and are growing an immune-oncology franchise.

If this position is for you, please submit your CV and we will contact you soon!

Your main responsibilities:

• Plan and execute laboratory experiments following standard operating procedures (SOP), and ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation;
• Follow general SOPs and good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP), as applicable, to ensure the quality and integrity of results;
• Support the assay development and validation department in assay validation activities, when necessary;
• Participate in general laboratory duties including solution preparation and maintenance of lab equipment;
• Proactively participate within the team in all initiatives that optimize operations, satisfy our customers and grow the business;
• Perform all other related tasks as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant experience in immunology sample analysis, within a regulated environment (CRO, BioPharma or Biotech);
• Over 3 years of experience using immunology techniques (ELISA, MSD, Luminex, etc.);
• Good organizational skills and attention to details;
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal in French & English);
• Comfortable working in high growth environments.
• College degree and/or University degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology or another appropriate field;
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

What we can offer

• Generous time off policy starting at three (3) weeks vacation and five (5) days of sick time;
• Employee coverage on medical, dental and vision;
• Employee assistance program;
• Health expense account;
• Bonus compensation policy.