Research Associate

About Precision NanoSystems
Precision NanoSystems, part of the Danaher Life Sciences Platform, is a biotechnology company that creates innovative solutions for the discovery, development and manufacture of novel nanoparticles for use as medicines and in medical research. PNI’s proprietary NanoAssemblr microfluidics platform and GenVoy lipid nanoparticle delivery platform enable the rapid, reproducible, and scalable manufacture of next generation nanoparticle formulations for the targeted delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents to cells and tissues in the body. Our overall goal is to accelerate the creation of transformative medicines that significantly impact human well-being.

Position Summary

Areas of Responsibility

Perform lipid nanoparticle formulation and characterization experiments to support new product development projects and existing products

Responsible for designing and performing experiments with input from supervisor

Collect and analyze experimental data, present data at meetings, provide conclusions and outline future plans

Troubleshoot experiments and identify abnormal or unexpected trends in data

Support all technical documentation related to projects and product development

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project completion including providing support to Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Operations

Provide technical support to staff and customers (product use, protocols) as needed

Provide training on laboratory/product protocols to lab personnel as needed

Set up, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized laboratory equipment

Ensure that the necessary laboratory supplies are available and perform tasks related to support operation of the laboratory

May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nanotechnology, materials science, biomedical engineering)

At least 1 year hands-on lab experience in interdisciplinary research (inc. co-op)

Experience working in the biotech industry would be highly advantageous

Ability to independently design, conduct, analyze and troubleshoot experiments

An understanding of lipid and polymer chemistry would be an asset

Experience in working with nucleic acids (e.g. plasmid DNA, messenger RNA, siRNA, CRISPR components) and proteins

Experience with a broad range of analytical methods and characterization techniques including microscopy, HPLC, UV-VIS, DLS, zeta-potential and TEM

Experience within vitro and in vivo biological assays including flow cytometry, western blot and ELISA would be an asset

Experience with statistical analyses of experimental data is an asset

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) both in one-on-one and in a group setting with the ability to organize and present technical summaries of scientific data

The individual must be a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment with multiple tasks and aggressive deadlines

Must be a resourceful, proactive, detail-oriented individual who is able to work with minimum supervision

Project management skills will be considered as an asset
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