Research Associate - Molecular Biology

AGADA Overview

AGADA is a contract research organization (CRO) providing specialized services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Unlike most CROs, AGADA provides services in niche areas of research that require further standardization. Our mission is to facilitate and accelerate drug development for rare diseases, serving an international clientele. Key to accomplishing this mission is training and retaining a highly skilled workforce in Nova Scotia. We offer both preclinical drug efficacy studies and clinical (human) trial drug development support services. AGADA has performed over 100 drug efficacy studies in murine models of muscular dystrophy and has supported >50 Phase I/II clinical efficacy studies (Duchene, Becker, ALS, DM1).

Research Associate (Molecular Biology)

• Participates in research and validation studies.
• Performs hands-on experimental work in the laboratory providing support for biomarker testing
  • Western blot
  • qPCR
  • RT-PCR
  • ELISA
  • Immunoprecipitation assays
  • Next Generation sequencing (iseq)
  • Histology staining
  • Histology Imaging
  • Cell culture work
• Prepares written scientific reports and delivers scientific presentations.
• Carries out experimental designs working as part of the experimental team for preclinical and clinical trials.
• Performs tissue sectioning.
• Accurate record maintenance and analysis of all data.
• Participates in regular Sponsor update meetings.
• Standard Operating Procedure and experimental forms writing.
• Participates in weekly general laboratory discussions with fellow staff and management.
• Participates in receiving samples and reagents, managing inventory database, and performing quality checks for samples records.
• Engages in teaching and training of new team members.
• Participates in trial-focused QC meetings.
• Assists with the temperature monitoring of the refrigerating systems if needed.

Position Requirements

The minimum education requirement for a Research Associate position is a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) from a Canadian recognized university. The candidate should have experience in Excel and following standard operating procedures.

Bona fide occupational requirement

AGADA requires employees to have and maintain 20/20 vision or better during employment, which can be met through the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Assets

• Prior industry and/or Biotech experience
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills - provide support for timeline management
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Fluent in languages other than English
• Flexibility in working hours