Job Description

Preclinical Laboratory Assistant (N-2402)Main FunctionsReporting to the Preclinical Laboratory Manager, the Preclinical Laboratory Assistant will support the LHS research program by aiding in day-to-day activities of the lab.

• Assisting in running of mammalian cell line model related assays including adhesion assays, inflammation studies, permeability assays.
• Various techniques manipulating various bacteria strains including platting, aseptic techniques, working in a BSC, growing of bacteria culture, etc.
• Manipulating a number of mammalian cell lines, preparing their media and weekly maintenance.
• Working with Flow Cytometry to quantify mammalian and bacteria cells, viability staining, and protein marker quantification.
• Molecular biology related techniques such as qPCR, RT-PCR and 16s sequencing.
• Participate in maintaining the inventory of the bacterial culture collection using the electronic inventory system.
• Assist in developing and implementing of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and records to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain laboratory inventory of samples using an electronic inventory system.
• Maintain detailed and updated electronic laboratory notebook.
• Communicate scientific results through internal reports, posters, and presentations.
• Perform various laboratory activities to support the laboratory manager and pre-clinical research team.
• Any other related projects and tasks.

Note: The masculine generic is use without discrimination and to simplify the text.#LI-DNPTechnical skillsRequired

• Possess a Bachelor\'s degree or a college diploma in life science; Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field
• Possess a minimum of 1 years of experience in a similar position
• Familiar with molecular biology and microbiology techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, in French and English
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft 365, LIMS)

Personal abilitiesRequired

• Excellent communication skills and teamwork oriented
• Attention to details and analytical skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Sense of organization, dependable

OrganizationLallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.Lallemand Health Solutions specializes in the production of probiotics intended to serve the agri-food, parapharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. With its manufacturing processes adhering to the highest standards of quality, the company provides probiotic strains that help millions of people improve their health and well-being.On top of its extensive portfolio of ready-to-use probiotics (Lacidofil\xc2\xae, Probiokid\xc2\xae, Probio\'Stick\xc2\xae, Protecflor\xc2\xae), the Health Solutions branch also tailor-makes unique formulas to respond to clients\' unique needs. This process employs the Harmonium, Lafti\xc2\xae, or Rosell\xc2\xae strains.The Lallemand Health Solutions team enjoys a stellar reputation, as one of the only companies that is authorized to produce the S.boulardii strain. Whether in North America, Europe, or Asia, your next pro-fessional challenge awaits you at Lallemand!Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.or to apply

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