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The R&D Formulation co-op is responsible for assisting with the execution of laboratory experiments to prepare and analyze lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations, improve group workflows, and assist lab maintenance activities.
This position reports to the Senior Manager, Formulation, and is part of the R&D Formulation team located in Vancouver, BC. This is an on-site, lab-based role.
What you will do
Assist formulation team members to formulate, troubleshoot and analyze lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acids using a range of methods and instruments such as microfluidic mixing, dynamic light scattering, UV and fluorescent assays.
Maintain appropriate lab records and prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reports and technical presentations. Assist with the preparation of standardized workflows and documentation.
Assist in the day-to-day running of the lab including ordering, inventory management, organization, improvement of workflows and maintaining a safe and clean lab environment.
Who you are
A current Canadian University student in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical or Biological Engineering, or relevant disciplines.
Hands-on lab experience, with a general knowledge of formulation and analytical or bioassay techniques including pipetting, weighing, pH adjustments and formulation relevant calculations.
Must be a resourceful, flexible, detail-oriented and organized team player with excellent communication skills.
Annual salary range: $40K-$50K CAD
This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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