Job Description

Dot\xc3\xa9s d\xe2\x80\x99une expertise in\xc3\xa9gal\xc3\xa9e en immunologie et pr\xc3\xa9sents en Am\xc3\xa9rique du Nord (c\xc3\xb4te Est et Ouest) et en Europe, Nexelis est l\xe2\x80\x99un des principaux prestataires de services dans le domaine du d\xc3\xa9veloppement et l\xe2\x80\x99analyse de tests biologiques sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9s en infectiologie, m\xc3\xa9tabolisme, et canc\xc3\xa9rologie. Notre \xc3\xa9quipe polyvalente de scientifiques, munie de plateformes technologiques \xc3\xa0 la fine pointe du progr\xc3\xa8s a jou\xc3\xa9 un r\xc3\xb4le essentiel dans le d\xc3\xa9veloppement, la qualification, validation de tests et leur utilisation en haut d\xc3\xa9bit dans plus de 100 dossiers associ\xc3\xa9s \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99approbation par la FDA de nouvelles entit\xc3\xa9s mol\xc3\xa9culaires, comprenant des vaccins majeurs, des antiviraux et des produits d\xe2\x80\x99immunoth\xc3\xa9rapie, de th\xc3\xa9rapie g\xc3\xa9nique ou cellulaire.

Nexelis, une entreprise de Q2 Solutions, continue sa croissance et nous sommes pr\xc3\xa9sentement \xc3\xa0 la recherche d\xe2\x80\x99un (e) candidat(e) motiv\xc3\xa9(e) pour occuper le poste de scientifique, virologie, d\xc3\xa9veloppement de tests.

Vos principales responsabilit\xc3\xa9s :

• Connaissances en diff\xc3\xa9rents types d\xe2\x80\x99essais qui vont de la pr\xc3\xa9paration des \xc3\xa9chantillons, les tests au labo \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99analyse de donn\xc3\xa9es.
• Planifier et ex\xc3\xa9cuter les exp\xc3\xa9riences de laboratoire en suivant les instructions (PON)
• Participer au d\xc3\xa9veloppement des essais selon les requis des clients, incluant les phases de qualification et validation
• Consigner les r\xc3\xa9sultats dans des cahiers de laboratoire selon les SOPs \xc3\xa9tablies ;
• Faire le suivi et maintenir l\xe2\x80\x99inventaire des r\xc3\xa9actifs et mat\xc3\xa9riels ;
• Suivre les proc\xc3\xa9dures en place afin de maintenir la qualit\xc3\xa9 et l\xe2\x80\x99int\xc3\xa9grit\xc3\xa9 des r\xc3\xa9sultats
• Analyser les r\xc3\xa9sultats obtenus et les synth\xc3\xa9tiser au besoin
• Effectuer l\xe2\x80\x99entretien et la calibration des instruments lorsque n\xc3\xa9cessaire
• Participer proactivement \xc3\xa0 toutes initiatives permettant l\xe2\x80\x99optimisation des op\xc3\xa9rations, la satisfaction de nos clients et la croissance de l\xe2\x80\x99entreprise

Ce que nous recherchons :

• Exp\xc3\xa9rience pertinente dans le d\xc3\xa9veloppement, la qualification, la validation et la r\xc3\xa9solution de probl\xc3\xa8mes, en lien avec les analyses en immunologie
• Au minimum un bac en sciences biologiques avec de l\'exp\xc3\xa9rience en techniques immunologiques
• \xc3\x8atre \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99aise dans des environnements \xc3\xa0 forte croissance
• Connaissance des bonnes pratiques de laboratoire clinique BPLC est un atout
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience dans un environnement r\xc3\xa9glement\xc3\xa9 (BPL, BPLC)
• Aptitude pour le travail minutieux, la communication et le travail en \xc3\xa9quipe dans un environnement multidisciplinaire;
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience en industrie (CRO, Biopharma ou entreprises en biotechnologies) est un atout
• Dext\xc3\xa9rit\xc3\xa9 manuelle
• Bonne ma\xc3\xaetrise du fran\xc3\xa7ais;
• Connaissances suffisantes de l\xe2\x80\x99anglais \xc3\xa9crit et parl\xc3\xa9 afin d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xaatre en mesure de bien comprendre les documents servant \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99ex\xc3\xa9cution du travail et d\xe2\x80\x99interagir avec nos clients majoritairement anglophones

Nexelis, a Q2 solutions company keeps growing and we are looking for an enthusiastic Scientists to join our R&D Virology team. At Nexelis you will have the chance to participate in the daily life of the most successful advanced testing service provider in the immunology field. Involved in more than 15 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine developments in partnership with multinational pharmaceutical companies, innovative biotechnology companies and prestigious NGOs such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation or CEPI, we also proudly serve the needs of our clients in fields such as Flu (universal and seasonal), meningitis, respiratory syncytial virus, chikungunya, malaria, or HPV and are growing an immune-oncology franchise.

Your main responsibilities:

• Responsible for execution of experimental tasks as assigned by senior level staff to include assay validation and development execution under close supervision.
• May be cross trained in other areas of expertise as needed.
• Execute on assigned tasks and activities to support assay development.
• Responsible for general organization of the lab environment.
• Monitor inventory and identify needs for experiments.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks under applicable regulatory standards and good documentation practices
• Ensure quality and timely delivery to clients.
• Responsible for the production of quality data and documentation in adherence to timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Follow all appropriate lab and company procedures and policies. Performs work in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology.
• 1-2 year of related experience in method or assay development or specific methodology area ,ideally in a CRO and/or a pharmaceutical company;

• Solid knowledge of cell-based assays for neutralizing antibody detection;
• Solid knowledge of cell and virus culture;

• Proficiency in immunoassays and/or immunogenicity-based methodologies

• Knowledge and experience in method development and validation of immunogenicity assays;

• Knowledge of immunogenicity guidance and industry standards, eg: FDA;

• Proven leadership and management skills;

• Team player, client oriented and strong organizational skills;

• Proficient with office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• General awareness of the broader drug development process and the interaction of method development in that process.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues.

• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent French and English, written and spoken;

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and already be in Canadian territory by the time of sending their application.

Q\xc2\xb2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions.

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