Senior Scientist, Protein Engineering

As our Senior Scientist, Protein Engineering you are the mitochondria to our cell, bringing your powerhouse skillset to ensure life moves forward in our lab and into production. Reporting to the Manager, Protein Engineering the Senior Scientist plays a key role in the discovery research, design, development, and support for proteins/antibodies needed for IVD products, with a focus on scale-up and new processes development for various proteins/antibodies transfer to manufacturing with the support of the Scientific Affairs team and Production teams.

Throughout these projects, you will actively participate autonomously in lab-work, drafting study plans and analyzing and interpreting scientific data. Prioritization management and playing a hands-on role are critical for success in this position.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

1. Designs and performs exploratory studies into proposed protein engineering projects.
2. Designs and evaluates protein (or antibody) production processes from mammalian and bacterial sources.
3. Optimizes process conditions, improves product design and related processes and procedures, and troubleshoots technical issues.
4. Maintains complete and comprehensive records of experiments and studies.
5. Participates in the development of plans, schedules, and costs of assigned projects/programs.
6. Collaborates with Scientific Affairs, Quality and Production departments for scaling up and technology transfer of protein/antibody purification/production.
7. Liaises with external contract manufacturers on protein production as needed.
8. Progress reporting to Project Manager and accountability for project completion on time and on budget.
9. Identifies, purchases, and performs Installation Operational Qualifications of required equipment to support large scale protein expression and production completion on time and on budget.
10. Reviews and implements protein MI, SOP, WI and other industry required regulations.
11. Prepares internal and external reports and presentations on assigned projects and contributes to technical journals.
12. Participates in the preparation of patents and publications.
13. Trains and mentors internal Scientific Affairs and Operations staff on protein production requirements.

WHAT YOU BRING

1. PhD degree in a life sciences discipline (preferably biochemistry, microbiology, biology or related science) with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in designing and producing antibodies and antigens for IVD or related field applications.
2. Knowledge of and experience with GLP, GMP work and ISO 13485 or other highly regulated industry.
3. Strong technical knowledge on protein/antibody development, expression, and purification.
4. Experience with IVD would be an asset, but not a requirement.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, and written communication skills are required.
6. A demonstrated track record of being a dynamic problem solver.
7. Must have strong analytical and technical writing skills.
8. Must be able to work independently following a brief period of specific technical training.
9. Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Project, Excel).
10. Results driven, organized and detail-oriented.
11. Experience in writing studentship, fellowship and/or research applications is preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. A competitive compensation package.
2. Extended health benefits including dental - 100% employer contribution.
3. Flexible working hours.
4. Paid sick days.
5. Bonus day off with pay on your birthday every year!
6. Full-size in-house fitness gym and shower facilities.
7. Complimentary reserved parking.
8. Opportunity to work with industry experts who are motivated and passionate about what they do but know how to have some fun.
9. A chance to show off your dance moves and singing voice at the company parties and jump in to score a victory or lead the way in our outdoor games at the summer barbeques.
10. The opportunity to join an ‘off the charts’ foodie culture in our large kitchen and try out your favourite recipes or enjoy the culinary delights as they hit the share table.

The annual base salary for this job ranges from:

$90,000-$100,000

bioLytical's pay range is based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization.

ABOUT BIOLYTICAL

BioLytical is a rapidly growing biomedical company. The company’s vision is to develop innovative rapid diagnostic tests to help fight several diseases around the world. The company aims to be vertically integrated, producing in house all the materials required for the testing device, from recombinant protein production to the final kit. Thus, bioLytical is looking for people eager to build and help shape the company of the future.

bioLytical Laboratories Inc. is a privately-owned Canadian company focused on the research, development and commercialization of rapid in-vitro medical diagnostics using its proprietary INSTI technology platform. bioLytical has won several local and industry awards, including BC Exporter of the Year in 2019 and the Globe and Mail’s Fastest Growing Companies list in 2020. We have been named Lifesciences BC’s Growth Stage Med Tech Company of the Year and have been featured on BC’s Fastest Growing Companies six years in a row. bioLytical moved to a significantly larger, state-of-the-art facility in Richmond in 2020 to accommodate the extraordinary growth achieved through our team.

CORE VALUES

1. INNOVATION in what we do, how we do it and how we think: Contributes new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes the initiative on projects.
2. NEVER SAY NEVER: Stays engaged until the goal is reached or project is completed. Overcomes barriers. Cares so much about the task at hand that the impossible is made possible.
3. SENSATIONAL to our clients, to our partners, to each other: Spirited team player, who adapts to new situations quickly and is beyond reliable.
4. TAKES OWNERSHIP of goals, decisions, actions, and results: Arrives on time and prepared, leads by example, follows through on commitments.
5. INSPIRED to excel: Demonstrates a passion for INSTI, our people and our projects. Is not complacent, shares knowledge freely, exhibits awareness of self, their surroundings, and the business.

Job Type: Full-time