Role:

Century is looking for a motivated and experienced Research Associate or Sr. Research Associate to advance the growing and promising field of cell therapy to treat cancer. She/he will actively participate in conducting in vivo experiments ranging from early-stage discovery to late-stage preclinical studies. The ideal candidate will have experience with cell therapy approaches and familiarity with standard immunological lab techniques related to immuno-oncology. She/He will work closely with scientists within the group and collaborate with other functional groups at different Century sites to achieve company-aligned goals. This position is based in our Hamilton, Ontario laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute oncology in vivo studies, in accordance with Ethical Committee protocols
• Manage multiple experiments simultaneously
• Maintain tissue culture or human tumor cells
• Prepare, collect, and process biological samples such as peripheral blood and splenocytes
• Maintain accurate research records and deliver scientific presentations and reports internally to interdisciplinary teams
• Liaise with vivarium facility staff
• Contribute to general laboratory maintenance
• Interact with off-site research teams on program-specific activities
• Foster a collaborative and scientifically rigorous team culture

Qualifications:

• Non-PhD. position
• Senior Research Associate: BSc. in a biological sciences field with 3+ years of experience, or MSc. in a relevant field with 1+ years of experience
• Research Associate: BSc. in a biological sciences field with 1+ years of experience, or a MSc. in a relevant field
• Industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of in vivo oncology preclinical model design, execution, and evaluation
• Hands-on experience with tumor xenograft studies, ideally with CNS cancers
• Knowledge of ex vivo analysis endpoints and methodology
• Experience with optical imaging modalities
• Highly proficient and independent in the lab

Requirements:

• Experience with small animal dosing and/or surgeries, health monitoring, and data collection
• Ability to work independently, be pro-active, remain organized, and conduct/prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Open-minded and risk-tolerant; humble and not afraid to push and be challenged
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High scientific integrity committed to ethics and scientific rigor