Description

Research Assistant, R&D (RH2023-018)

Location: Laval, Canada

CIRION BioPharma Research is looking for a Research Assistant. Under the supervision of the Director, Research and Development Unit, the Research Assistant, R&D will participate in experiments and technical activities related to clinical and preclinical projects for which he or she is assigned to. 

Responsibilities

The principal responsibilities are:

• Assist the Project Managers and project team members in the planning and follow-up of R&D activities relevant to the domain of expertise and relating to preclinical and clinical studies.
• Apply the technical methods required for the development and validation of assays.
• Verify, compile and analyze the research information and results/data in order to assure their quality and accordance with concerned protocols.
• Write and maintain laboratory notes on assays and protocols.
• Observe secure laboratory working practices.
• Perform quality control functions with the documentation of the associated projects.
• Perform general laboratory tasks and aid in project preparation.
• Maintain the functionality of the laboratory which will include: maintenance and inventory of work devices and instruments, etc.
• Perform all tasks in compliance to GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) regulations.

Qualifications

• MSc. degree in Cellular Biology, Virology, Immunology or Biochemistry or a related area combined with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience conducting research in laboratory in the Biopharmaceutical Industry.
  OR
  BSc. degree in Cellular Biology, Virology, Immunology or Biochemistry or a related area combined with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience conducting research in laboratory in the Biopharmaceutical Industry.

• Proven experience in the use of the following basic techniques such as ELISA, PCR, flow cytometry and cell culture
• Ability to maintain instrumentation, production, compilation and analysis of results
• Knowledge of the GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and GCP (Good Clinical Practices) regulations is considered an asset
• Oral and written ability in French and English
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel 

Interested candidates should submit their resume immediately to the following address: humanresources@cirion.com with the reference RH2023-018.

A competitive compensation will be offered to the candidate who meets the selection criteria.

CIRION's Benefits:

• Mobile and sick days
• Group Insurance
• RRSP with employer participation
• EAP and telemedicine
• Parking
• Easy access to highways 440 and 15
• Social activies

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The use of the masculine is only intended to lighten the text. We are an equal opportunity employer.