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We are searching for an experienced Assay/Cell Culture Technician to strengthen our Antibody Discovery team. The ideal candidate will have between 2 - 5 years relevant working experience and be able to work as a team member. 

$50,000 - $60,000 dependent on skills and experience.

This position is based in Victoria, BC. where the main activity is fee-for-service antibody development for international clients as a CRO.

The benefits of working with IPA Canada include but are not limited to: 

• Working in a multi-national, dedicated and result-driven team.
• Opportunities to develop and implement novel technologies.
• Career development and continuing education 
• Competitive salary and health benefits
• Incentive plan
• Flexible time off policy
• RRSP contribution matching
• Opportunity to participate in certain strategic projects, activities, R&D, or leadership roles aimed at the further development of IPA and the IPA group of companies. 

IPA is dedicated to diversity and creating a healthy and inclusive work environment.  The company’s full Diversity & Inclusion statement may be found on IPA’s career website located at: 

https://www.ipatherapeutics.com/careers

Key responsibilities shall include:

• Perform all in-house assays involved in Antibody Discovery and antibody characterization including ELISA, Flow Cytometry, BLI, and Western blots.  
• Perform data analysis on assay outcomes and provide technical comment.
• Perform testing and validation as per the IPA quality management system.   
• Work in a team environment between various technologies to meet client project deadlines.  
• Perform general mammalian cell culture techniques for maintenance, Flow assays, freezing/thawing, and transient transfections.    
• Prepare specialized media and perform quality control.
• Collaborate with the Protein Expression team.

Other Responsibilities:   

• Create and keep accurate records of work performed   
• Work closely with Project Team Leaders to ensure client project plans are executed successfully  
• Monitor levels of key lab supplies and replenish as needed   
• Follow SOPs and assist in revising current SOPs and developing new ones   
• Perform consistent work practices in accordance with IPA protocols and policies.
• Assist in lab organization, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and waste management.

Requirements:

• BSc or higher in biological and/or chemical sciences (or other relevant fields) with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, including primary cultures, adherent and suspension cells.
• Experience with cell culture maintenance (developing or understanding media and growth conditions), freezing, thawing, preparing cells for staining.      
• Ability to work with HEK cell lines and cell lines derived from similar tissue a must.
• Experience with ELISA, functional assays, Flow cytometry, FACS, other cell staining techniques required.
• Experience with BLI instruments and SPR preferred.
• Familiarity with automated systems and their outputs including microfluidics and automated pipetting systems is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Systems (intermediate to expert level excel)
• Strong communication, self-directed organization, and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively on a team and independently.
• Familiar with working in a laboratory environment such as benchwork, a BSC, wearing gloves, etc.
• Must be highly motivated with a flexible, hands-on mentality.
• Demonstrate honesty and professionalism.