Senior / Research Technician, Preclinical

About NanoVation Therapeutics

NanoVation Therapeutics is a pioneer in the design and creation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for nucleic acid delivery. NanoVation’s LNP technologies aim to overcome the limitations of existing nucleic acid delivery approaches, including the ability to target tissues outside the liver (extrahepatic delivery).

NanoVation partners with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to develop genetic medicines for previously untreatable diseases. NanoVation's toolbox offers a "one-stop-shop" IP portfolio for LNP-based genetic medicine development, with comprehensive solutions spanning novel lipid designs, RNA modifications and LNP compositions.

We are building our team and looking for highly motivated individuals to deliver tomorrow's genetic medicines, today. For more information, please visit nanovationtx.com.

Position Summary

NanoVation Therapeutics (NTx) is looking for a collaborative and detail-orientated Senior/Research Technician, Preclinical.

Reporting to the Scientist II, Preclinical, our Senior/Research Technician, Preclinical will be responsible for designing, executing, analyzing, and making recommendations on research protocols for our internal projects.

Our ideal candidate is a strong and flexible multitasker who enjoys taking on a variety of work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Preclinical Research

• Executes in vivo research in support of our research goals and plans; internal and external projects.
• Alone or in collaboration, designs and executes preclinical activities including SC, IP, IV, IM, CP and IVIS in support of pharmaceutical formulation, analytical development and characterization and performance testing of pharmaceutical formulations.
• Assists with downstream processing of in vivo samples for DNA, RNA and protein extraction for luminescence/fluorescence measurements, qPCR and other immunological assays as needed.
• Follows SOPs; generates and maintains thorough and accurate documentation.
• Generates, analyzes, and tabulates data and results; writes/reviews reports and makes recommendations.
• Meets established deadlines.
• Openly communicates challenges and proposes solutions.
• Additional responsibilities, as required.

Project Teamwork

• Supports project teamwork.
• Provides technical support to other project teams.
• Supports the planning and execution of internal project plans.
• Prepares study reports and technical presentations for internal use.
• Collaborates and interacts with other groups/departments in the organization on related projects to develop, characterize and test formulations, as requested.

Innovation

• Supports relevant scientific literature searches for designing new experiments.
• Supports the establishment of new capabilities based on supervisor input.
• Identifies novel research opportunities.
• Supports patent idea generation and writing.

Education & Experience Required:

• BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a Life Sciences discipline, and 2+ years of hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Applied knowledge and practical experience in a broad range of preclinical methodologies including use of nanoparticles in experimental in vivo systems, development of novel assays and methods to assess nanoparticle function, and assessment of nanoparticle efficacy and toxicity.
• Hands-on industry experience with in vivo techniques including SC, IP, IV, IM and IVS.
• Completion of UBC in vivo certifications, biosafety and chemical safety certifications would be an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to prioritize.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral: Communicates with respectful, honest, open, and objective communication.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for opportunities for the company, myself, and my peers.
• Innovative: Proactively learns, adapts and generates new ideas individually and as a team member.
• Solution Oriented: Proactively looks for solutions and comes to the table with assessments and solutions for the company, myself, and my peers.
• Flexibility: Proactively plans ahead and is open to a variety of options and embraces change.
• Lifelong Learner: Continuous learning and sharing of knowledge. Being curiosity-driven; looks for and finds the answers, collaboratively.

What we offer:

Your Total Rewards package will include many components including:

• Salary range $44,000 - $60,000 (Your employment offer will be determined based on many factors as part of our total rewards package.)
• Employee benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, ADD and our Employee Assistance Program.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Generous vacation time.
• Generous sick leave.
• Company Stock Options.
• Annual professional development budget.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please apply through our career portal here. We thank all applicants who apply. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.