Description:
As an Immunology Scientist for our Immunology team located in Laval, you will support studies conducted in the department and you will be responsible for designing, conducting and reporting immunology studies in an efficient, cost-effective and efficient manner, with maximum scientific quality.
The scientist collaborates with technical staff on scientific issues associated with the conduct, interpretation, and reporting of studies.
In This Role, Primary Responsibilities Include
- Undertake the role of study director and project scientist for the conduct of Immunology laboratory related studies (in at least one of these assay types offered in the department - TK, ADA, Biomarker, Multiplex, Molecular Biology, Flow Cytometry, ELISPOT, Infectivity Assays, etc.)
- Prepare study-related documentation (e.g. study schedule, technical procedures, study plans/amendments and reports/summary reports/amendments)
- Review study-related documentation (e.g. worksheets and data)
- Prepare and review SOP
- Ensure the availability of test item, reagents, matrix, etc. to support an uninterrupted study progress
- Plan studies in an efficient manner with regards to the experiment required, staff requirements and their qualifications
- Ensure that study personnel are fully aware of their required duties within the studies, including experiment conduct, data collection and integrity
- Monitor the laboratory activities during the study by conducting regular visits to the lab, by supervising critical activities and reviewing the records as appropriate
Key Elements
We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:
- PhD or MSc in Immunology or related discipline
- Hands-on experience in one or some of the following areas: ELISA/ligand-binding assays, multiplex assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and/or cell-based assays
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to change
- Experience in project management is an asset
- Experience in a GLP environment is an asset
- Bilingualism (French/English), verbal and written, is required
- Flexibility to work on changing work schedules
- Ability to lead work in a team environment