Research Technician I

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Company Description

Somru Bioscience Inc. is an emerging biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough antibody technology for research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The company utilizes a unique and proprietary SomruTM technology which produces antibodies with superior binding affinity and bioactivity in a wide variety of biological assays in a short period of time. We also offer a wide range of quality reagents for research and diagnostics applications as well as for biosimilar research and development.

Job Title:

Research Technician

Job Duties:

• Perform antigen preparation as per standard operating procedures for the production of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies.
• Purify and characterize antibodies using ligand binding methods (e.g., ELISA, Biacore, etc.).
• Execute experimental design to utilize well-characterized antibodies to develop binding assays.
• Develop new ligand binding immunoassays processes, methods for measurement of proteins and antibodies in biological matrices in consultation with principal investigators.
• Design and execute day-to-day experiments, analyze and interpret experimental results contributing to research program strategies.
• Responsible for troubleshooting problems with analytical methods that may arise.
• Prepare protocols and specifications for processes, products, and tests.
• Oversee proper maintenance, qualification, and day-to-day user logging of equipment usage in the lab.
• Coordinate technology/methods transfer to external collaborators and contract research organizations.
• Assure scientific quality and client service targets are achieved.
• Consult with Principal Investigator regarding research, and prepare scientific articles, technical papers, and reports.
• Collaborate with senior scientists to research grant topics and write grants.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary diploma in Biological Sciences.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in assay development preferred.
• In-depth scientific knowledge of analytical method development (e.g., ELISA, bioassay, etc.) and purification of proteins and antibodies.
• Experience in protein biochemistry (protein purification, Western blotting, Immunoprecipitation, etc.) will be an asset.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with internal and external team members.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and scientific reports and correspondence.
• Ability to schedule and arrange own activities to accomplish them.

If you are interested in being considered for this position:
Email resume to: hr@somrubioscience.com. Please indicate “Research Tech 1” on the subject line of your email.

Somru BioScience Inc.
19 Innovation Way
BioCommons Research Park
Charlottetown, PE, C1E 0B7 Canada
TEL: 902-367-4322 | Fax: 902-367-4323
E-MAIL: hr@somrubioscience.com
Web: https://somrubioscience.com