Sr. Research Scientist; Polymer & Bioconjugate Chemistry

Sr. Research Scientist (Polymer & Bioconjugate Chemistry)

Job Location s: CA-ON-Markham | Req No.  | Category:
Research & Development | Type:
Regular

Would you like to join an innovative team driven by a bold vision - unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health? It is an extraordinary time for Standard Bio Tools. Our technology is empowering customers to improve life through comprehensive health insight. We invite you to join a leading provider of indispensable life sciences tools that is accelerating global research on multiple frontiers of human health.

• Keep customers front and center in all of our work
• Be accountable and deliver on commitments
• Drive continuous improvement
• Be collaborative and work as one team: fostering communications in a learning, coaching, and helpful environment

Standard Bio Tools Canada is looking for a highly motivated Research Scientist (Polymer & Bioconjugate Chemistry) to join our exciting mass cytometry team based in Markham, ON.

• Work with minimal supervision to invent new reagents for mass cytometry
• Review literature and devise scientific plans
• Synthesize reagents: polymer synthesis and post-polymerization modifications; organic & inorganic synthesis
• Characterize reagents by chemical analytical methods (e.g., GPC, NMR, etc.)
• Conjugate reagents to biomolecules such as antibodies
• Use reagents and conjugated biomolecules to stain cells or tissue in bioanalytical assays (suspension or imaging mass cytometry); acquire, process, and interpret the data
• Carry out work with an eye toward making a practical, viable product
• Document feasibility of new reagents (invented by the candidate or by others) through written reports that include protocols, manufacturability considerations, and all other relevant information
• Contribute to existing product scale-up and address product performance issues
• Be a point of contact and collaborate with academic collaborators
• Submit written invention disclosures to the IP department
• Present original research and literature review at group meetings
• Optionally write and submit original research papers to peer-reviewed journals, and/or present posters and oral presentations at research conferences
• Serve as the expert user and trainer for key pieces of laboratory equipment
• Work with a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers across major fields

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field
• Proven ability to incisively solve technical problems and lead/complete projects
• Experience with polymer synthesis and post-polymerization modification (organic and inorganic synthesis is an asset)
• Proficiency with a variety of chemical and polymer characterization techniques
• Experience in chemical modification of biomolecules and purification of bioconjugates
• Experience with complex analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP-MS, HPLC)
• Knowledge of flow cytometry, suspension mass cytometry, and/or imaging mass cytometry is an asset but not required
• Ability to read, interpret, and author technical procedures/protocols for laboratory equipment and experiments; general scientific writing and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Design Control, ISO 13485, and/or regulatory environment is an asset
• Excellent organization, communication, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail; collaborative attitude
• Ability to relocate to the Greater Toronto Area

Standard Bio Tools is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during this process, please inform the Company of your requirements.