Associate, Biomaterials

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Aspect Biosystems Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Execute experiments to characterize physicochemical, crosslinking, mechanical and biological properties of biomaterials using qualified analytical tools and following standard SOPs.
- Execute lab activities to support biomaterial R&D activities such as bioink formulation, buffer & reagent preparation, and purification of biomaterials.
- Contribute to developing biomaterial strategies for bioprinted tissue therapeutics through experimental design, literature review and data analysis in collaboration with other biomaterial and preclinical R&D team members.
- Create and manage SOPs, batch records and other documentation as required in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Create experimental protocols, update experimental reports, and present experimental data to key stakeholders.
- Maintain clear and rigorous experimental records, including electronic lab notebooks.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- ** Education**:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, chemistry, materials science, biochemistry, or similar discipline.

**Who You Are**:

- ** Detail-Oriented & meticulously organized**: You have outstanding attention to detail as well as experimental and process rigor. You take pride in your work and strive for excellence. You can multitask, prioritize competing deadlines and have a track record of delivering work on time
- ** Intellectually Curious**: You have a burning desire to learn more and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
- ** Problem Solver**:You love immersing yourself in difficult technical problems and coming up with solutions that work. You think outside the box and use your experience and intuition to identify when such solutions are realistic.
- ** Thrive in Ambiguity**: You are highly adaptable, agile, and poised when faced with change, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
- ** Collaborative**: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and believe that we can get further, faster by working together.
- ** Effective Communicator**:You are an active listener who can effectively communicate to different audiences in diverse situations.
- **Go-Getter**:You work with a sense of urgency, are results-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial environment. You are willing to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done.

**Who We Are**

Aspect Biosystems is a Canadian biotechnology company creating bioprinted tissue therapeutics to transform how we treat disease. Our bold team of innovators and entrepreneurs have joined us from all over the globe to create a new class of regenerative medicine and work towards a future where our bioprinted tissues are used to save lives and make people healthier. We are endlessly curious and wildly passionate about what we do. Every person on our team is a key contributor to our success and is eager to roll up their sleeves to make a difference in the ever-changing world of biotech. If you are committed to making a real impact and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies, we want to hear from you

At Aspect Biosystems, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, provincial, or local law.



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