2 research jobs from IWIS

Research Associate - Qu Biologics, Inc.

Company DescriptionQu Biologics is a well-funded biotechnology start-up founded to further develop and test an innovative approach to cancer treatment designed to stimulate the body’s innate immune response. Based on 27 years of clinical experience in the use of targeted vaccines at InspireHealth, Canada’s foremost integrative cancer treatment centre, and compelling clinical and animal study data, Qu Biologics is poised to become a leader at the cutting edge of an innovative revolution in cancer treatment. Safe and side-effect free, Qu’s vaccines stimulate the body’s innate immune response resulting in substantial survival benefit as demonstrated in both human use and animal studies. With a solid foundation of animal research and clinical data, Qu Biologic’s vaccines hold the promise of a future of cancer prevention and treatment that is targeted not on attacking the tumour, but on correcting the imbalance that underlies cancer development and supporting the body’s own remarkable immune response.

Position DescriptionDuties and responsibilities will include:
Performing technical procedures in rodents, such as test article administration via the intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, oral, intradermal and intranasal routes.
General husbandry.
Administration, maintenance and monitoring of anesthetics (gas and injectable).
Performing tissue sampling and blood collection, inoculation of tumor cells and drugs.
Provide monitoring and post operative care; perform surgical preps with the knowledge of aseptic surgical technique.
Performing other facility related procedures, such as the creation of work instructions, wipe tests, sop writing, record keeping and inventory maintenance.
Other required duties will include general monitoring of animal health, weighing and identifying experimental animals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
A working knowledge of animal related standards, CCAC guidelines and federal, provincial and local requirements is required. Experience with minor surgical techniques and tumour implantation in rodents would be an advantage. Knowledge of the use and handling of hazardous agents such as biological agents, cytotoxic drugs and radionuclides would be an asset. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with other team members as well as having compassion and sensitivity for animals. This position requires a high level of organization and initiative, and a proven ability to work in a group or independently. Good record keeping and attention to detail are essential. The position requires a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience working with animals. CALAS certification at the RLAT or RLAT(R) level is desirable. This position may require a shifted or non-traditional work week covering weekend duties.

Requirements
A working knowledge of animal related standards, CCAC guidelines and federal, provincial and local requirements is required. Experience with minor surgical techniques and tumour implantation in rodents would be an advantage. Knowledge of the use and handling of hazardous agents such as biological agents and cytotoxic drugs would be an asset. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with other team members as well as having compassion and sensitivity for animals. This position requires a high level of organization and initiative, and a proven ability to work in a group or independently. Good record keeping and attention to detail are essential. The position requires a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience working with animals. CALAS certification at the RLAT or RLAT(R) level is desirable. This position may require a shifted or non-traditional work week covering weekend duties.
Experience in cancer vaccine research (laboratory and animal studies) an asset. Written and oral communication skills in the English language required.

The Ideal CandidateYou love new ideas and working with a creative, fun and inspired team. You want to make a difference in the world and work with people who feel the same. You love working with other creative people who value respectful communication, inspired teamwork and working together to achieve shared goals. You are well organized, understand the importance of detail, and able to multi-task and prioritize duties very effectively. You are very practical and understand the importance of accurate and detailed documentation of research protocols and results. Sound analytical skills and the ability to implement and troubleshoot experimental protocols are essential. You want to work with people and on a project that inspire you.
How To Apply:
Qualified candidates please apply to: Hal Gunn, M.D., CEO Qu Biologics
email: hal@qubiologics.com


Postdoctoral Research Fellow - UBC, Department of Surgery

A 2-year position is available for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in systems biology, biostatistics and bioinformatics. The individual will participate in genomics projects, conduct data mining/analysis and develop methods in computational and systems/network biology. The objectives of the study are to understand biological systems (such as signaling, gene regulation, protein interaction and metabolic networks) and to develop practical applications through network modeling, mathematical and statistical analysis, numerical simulation and integrating a large amount of internal and external experimental datasets, including genomic, functional genomic, microarray, proteomic and metabolomic data. The Postdoctoral fellow is expected to be able to develop new algorithms to make sense of these data and will interact with a multidisciplinary team of biologists, pathologists, clinicians, computer scientists and statisticians.
The position is available through the Departments of Computer Science, Medicine, and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Candidates’ degrees can include PhD, MD, DSc, or equivalent. The anticipated start date is July 1st , 2009, but this is flexible.
How To Apply:
Dr. Alice Mui
Immunity and Infection Research InstituteUniversity of British Columbia2660 Oak St.Vancouver BC V6H 3Z6
email: surg.jobs@ubc.ca
web: www.proofcentre.ca

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