Prosser Lab - Postdoctoral Research Position

Scott Prosser's lab is seeking PhD students or postdoctoral fellows who are interested in NMR and smFRET, as well as familiar with cell and molecular biology, transfections, PCR work, protein expression and reconstitution. Experience in yeast and/or insect cells/mammalian cells beyond E. coli is preferred. 

• Position available earliest on May 15th, 2024. (Learn more and contact Scott if interested)

Liberum Biotech - Junior Molecular Biologist

151 Charles Street West, Kitchener, ON

Company Overview:

We are a biotech startup that develops cell-free protein synthesis technologies. Our mission is to revolutionize the field of protein engineering by developing cutting-edge tools that accelerate the discovery and optimization of proteins for therapeutic and industrial applications. As a Junior Molecular Biologist you will play a critical role in our scientific team by ensuring smooth execution of our production and research.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Molecular Biologist to join our growing team. You will be responsible for carrying out daily laboratory operations such as media and buffer preparation and running gels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology, protein engineering or a related field.

Benefits: You will be signed on for health benefits once you join the company.

Education: You must have a background in molecular biology

Required Skills:

Excellent organizational skills

Strong wet lab skills (e.g. PCR, Cloning, Protein Expression)

Responsibilities:

Buffer and media preparation

PCR amplification

Protein expression and purification

Running gels and western blots

Conducting molecular biology research as required by the company and assisting with reagent production and distribution

Ensuring that the biological components shipped to customers and collaborators exceed expectations and delight our users

Conducting labelling, shipping and ordering as required by the company

Assuming responsibility for lab duties (e.g. autoclaving, media, plate and stock preparations) as defined by the company

Maintaining detailed lab notebooks and other documentation relating to the lab

Maintenance of a safe and clean lab as well as disposal of chemical and biological waste

Organizing and maintaining inventory

Other duties as may be required from time to time by the company.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON N2G 1H6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• molecular biology: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

PRiME Associate Work-Study Positions

PRiME Business Associate

Job ID: 234917

PRiME brings together world-class scientists, engineers, and innovators at the University of Toronto to tackle unmet needs in drug discovery, diagnostics, and disease biology. As investigators and their trainees develop innovative new technologies towards meeting pressing needs in medicine and healthcare, efforts are initiated for the commercialization of these technologies. We are looking for graduate students or senior undergraduate students in Life Sciences and/or the Rotman School of Management to support these projects, who would like to gain essential skills and obtain valuable experiences for a career in Biotech, Consulting, and the Pharma Industry! Students will learn to analyze innovation and build commercialization strategies that support the translation of discoveries generated by UofT researchers into commercially viable products.

Associates will work closely with the PRiME team to identify business opportunities and potential industry partners to support fundraising efforts.

Responsibilites will include:
- Develop materials that will be used to promote PRiME projects to industry and commercialization partners
- Liaise with partners for the promotion of PRiME projects, including outreach, coordination of and preparation for meetings
- Support PRiME investigators in the development of pitch decks/materials and presentations
- Develop and facilitate programming for PRiME's entrepreneurship training
- Organize and facilitate industry-focused workshops

Qualifications:

We are looking for dynamic and motivated 4th year undergraduate or graduate students in Life Sciences, and/or the Rotman School of Management who can demonstrate both knowledge of the life sciences, as well as experience that has promoted their business thinking and entrepreneurship skills. Students that have strong critical thinking, ability to work in a team, actively participate in research labs or in healthcare industry related projects, can investigate and synthesize relevant information and have project management experience are encouraged to apply.

Interested students are encouraged to apply through the CLNx Student Portal: https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home.htm

PRiME Science Communications Associate

Job ID: 234909

PRiME brings together investigators and trainees from across divisions and faculties with a focus on life sciences. Key to this is effective and engaging communications channels, as well as events and programs that support connection and the development of collaboration. We are looking for undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in the knowledge mobilization of science, and in developing and facilitating events and workshops that promote connections and collaborations. Students will learn to develop and implement communications plans that reach across a range of channels to engage broad and targeted audiences, as well as to plan and facilitate events that promote connections and collaborations.

Associates will work closely with the PRiME team, gaining experience in the following activities:
- Develop and implement communications plans for PRiME programs
- Develop materials, visuals and language that will be used to promote PRiME programs
- Support the design and planning of PRiME networking and collaboration events
- Facilitate and organize PRiME networking and collaboration events

Qualifications:

We are looking for dynamic and motivated undergraduate or graduate students who can demonstrate both knowledge of the life sciences, as well as an interest in the communication and mobilization of science through social media and other media. Students that have strong critical thinking, ability to work in a team, actively participate in life sciences-related communications activities and/or events, can investigate and synthetize relevant information and have project management experience are encouraged to apply.

Interested students are encouraged to apply through the CLNx Student Portal: https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home.htm