Post Doctoral Fellow

About adMare BioInnovations:

With a strong track record of globally-competitive scientific discovery, Canadian life sciences are primed to lead the world. To make this a reality, adMare BioInnovations uses its scientific and commercial expertise, specialized R&D infrastructure, and seed capital to build strong life sciences companies, develop robust ecosystems, and foster industry-ready talent. It re-invests its returns into the Canadian industry to ensure its long-term sustainability. adMare has helped build 36 companies, of which 25 are still active. These companies have attracted $2.4 billion of risk capital, have a combined value of $5.7 billion, and have created around 1,000 jobs in Canada. Our dynamic Montreal and Vancouver Innovation Centres have been home to 48 life science companies to date, with the 27 current resident companies employing over 350 life sciences professionals. The adMare Academy has trained more than 750 alumni — 92% of whom are employed in the life sciences industry. For more information, please visit www.admarebio.com.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Biologist with experience in immunology, oncology and/or molecular biology to work across multiple program areas for the development of novel therapeutics. The successful candidate will have a PhD in immunology/cell/molecular biology or a related relevant mammalian biology field, coupled with an exceptional grasp of state-of-the-art cell biology techniques. Strong awareness of industry expectations is required, along with the ability to work with lab colleagues in Montreal and across Canada. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.

This is a 2-year term contract, based at adMare’s Vancouver location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with several cancer cell lines and establish key readouts for in vitro oncology assays.
• Provide laboratory leadership with oncology and immunology projects.
• Initiate and design of key cellular assays and in vivo experiments that replicate human disease.
• Analyze and interpret data to develop new hypotheses.
• Monitor and evaluate completion of tasks and drive projects to decision points.
• Proactively investigate new or different technologies to improve the efficiency of assays.
• Interpret and present data to scientific stakeholders.
• Assist in managing the day-to-day activities of the laboratory, including the maintenance and good operation of equipment.

Experience and Qualifications:

• PhD in Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/immunology with hands-on experience in cell culture and/or in vivo animal model experience.
• Skilled in flow cytometry and/or immunohistochemistry.
• Direct experience developing either cell-based biological assays or biochemical assays.
• Ability to work on more than one project at a time.
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity, independent thought, and ability to effectively collaborate with others across multiple scientific disciplines.
• Practical experience of the following would be considered an asset:
• In vivo mouse models.
• Protein purification.
• Cell and gene therapies.

Position Base Salary Range: 56,200 - 77,200

The salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

The base salary is just one part of the total rewards package at adMare. In addition, the package includes an annual performance bonus, matched RRSP contributions, a broad spectrum of wellness programs including paid resources, training and professional support, generous vacation and paid time off, maternity leave top-up, and several other offerings to meet the unique needs of our diverse talent.

We are committed to growing our talented team and their potential to drive innovative novel therapeutics. We provide a community where team members can thrive working in a multidisciplinary environment, explore new ways of thinking, and expand their capabilities through the array of development programs we offer our entire team.

adMare is fully committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion; and to making them an integral part of our organizational strategy – a commitment that is not just about words but is about specific actions to create a barrier-free, respectful, and welcoming working environment wherein everyone feels welcomed, supported, included, valued, and empowered to succeed.

At adMare we are driven by our vision and united by our shared values of Courage, Collaboration, Objectivity, Judgment, Excellence, and Reach.

Be a part of life at adMare. Join our team!

The successful candidate is required to have an excellent command of English, both spoken and written, due to the responsibility to maintain, on a continuous and daily basis, relations with our Canadian team, whose main language of oral and written exchange is English, and to be able to discuss scientific and business concepts competently and in detail in this language.