Research Technician 1, Resource Facility, Xenon Pharmaceuticals

4 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Calas Acsal Full time

Research Technician 1, Resource Facility

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

(Permanent)

Who We Are:

At Xenon Pharmaceuticals ( NASDAQ:XENE ), we are committed to providing a brighter future for patients suffering from neurological disorders. Our employees are smart, passionate, dedicated, and driven by their incredibly important work to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines for patients in need. We are looking for great people who thrive in a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and productive culture to join the Xenon team.

What We Do:

We are advancing an exciting pipeline of neurology-focused therapies, with a focus on commercializing novel treatments for epilepsy. Building upon the positive results and compelling data from our XEN1101 Phase 2b “X-TOLE” study in adult patients with focal epilepsy, our XEN1101 Phase 3 epilepsy program includes studies in adult patients with focal onset seizures and primary generalized tonic clonic seizures. In addition, XEN1101 is being evaluated as a treatment for major depressive disorder in both a company-sponsored Phase 2 clinical trial, as well as an investigator-led proof-of-concept study. We are also proud of the leading-edge science coming out of our discovery labs, where many innovative, early-stage research programs are underway. In addition to these proprietary programs, our pipeline includes clinical-stage partnered programs. Backed by a strong balance sheet to support our growth plans, we continue to build a fully integrated, premier neuroscience company with strong discovery, clinical development, corporate, and commercial operations.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Research Technician 1, Resource Facility to join our animal care team. This position will provide husbandry and facility maintenance to support preclinical research in drug discovery. You will be working in an accredited research facility holding Good Animal Practices (G.A.P.) certification from the Canadian Council on Animal Care (C.C.A.C).

This position reports to the Manager, Resource Facility and will be in the Burnaby, BC, Canada location. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and industry experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform routine husbandry duties associated with animal care for mice and rats.
  • Ensure cleanliness of the entire facility, including but not limited to, cleaning and disinfecting floors, surfaces, cage systems, and equipment maintenance.
  • Monitor and ensure overall health and welfare of animals in accordance with CCAC guidelines.
  • Conduct daily health checks of all animals and keep detailed documents and records.
  • Prepare cages; receive incoming animals from external vendors.
  • Ensure data is entered into software systems and organize health records in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Remove biohazardous waste, sharps, and other wastes as per established procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain inventory supply (feed, bedding, etc.); seek to ensure procedure rooms are always stocked and functional.
  • Work within established guidelines, policies, SOPs and safety requirements.
  • Prioritize urgent and important responsibilities, such as animal care, facility maintenance, and meetings pertaining to studies that are being conducted.
  • Keep up to date and detailed records of experiments and data analysis within an Electronic Lab Notebook system. Ensure experiments are counter-signed on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure the laboratory environment safe and well-organized; follow and keep up to date with Health & Safety policies.
  • Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary education in a life sciences discipline is desired. Strong desire to learn and apply technical skills.
  • Previous experience working with and caring for animals is an asset.
  • Detail-oriented with good organizational, time management and observational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Participate in cross-functional activities, as needed.
  • Good interpersonal and clear communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment, discretion, and initiative.
  • Capable of lifting to 25kg.
  • Ability to work rotational weekends and statutory holidays.
  • Basic computer skills include spreadsheets and word processing.

The base salary range for this role is $43,900 to $54,700 CAD; we will consider above this range for exceptional candidates. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, education and other qualifications, years of relevant experience, and internal equity. 

Our Total Rewards program includes base salary, target bonus, and stock options, as well as a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-& long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, and life insurance programs, Employee Assistance Program, travel insurance, and retirement savings programs with company matching contributions. 

Xenon encourages time to rest and re-charge through vacation, personal days, sick days, and an end-of-year company shutdown. Xenon highly values employee development and has an expanding Training, Learning & Development program, including a Tuition Assistance program for advanced degrees.

To apply for this position, click Apply Now to complete the application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the volume of applicants, only those chosen for interview will be contacted.

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