Research Associate

At Vixen Bio, we empower the world of antibodies – therapeutics and diagnostics – with cutting-edge bioanalytical services tailored for the pharmaceutical and clinical development sectors. We derisk development and clinical trials early by fast, custom measurements in clinically relevant conditions.

With deep expertise in immunology and advanced analytics, we specialize in supporting faster, smarter, and safer drug and diagnostic development.

Our mission is to help CROs, pharma and biotech companies accelerate innovation - from discovery through clinical trials - by delivering precise, immune response–driven insights that inform better design, production, dosing, earlier detection of adverse effects, and more personalized treatment strategies.

We are now looking for a research associate to strengthen our development and manufacturing team. 

Responsibilities 

• Conduct experimental work and other laboratory activities effectively, efficiently and safely. This lab work can vary from biosensor development, assay development to biosensor manufacturing.
• Perform data analysis and document results according to internal guidance.
• Document experimental plans, protocols, laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and other documentation following good laboratory practices (GLP) and good documentation practices (GDP).
• Timely and effectively communicate any deviations from the protocols and procedures, as well as unexpected experimental results or events that could affect experimental work in the projects.
• Follow internal QMS, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training on laboratory activities.
• Share ideas for internal process improvements concerning all R&D activities and participate in improvement implementation tasks.
• Perform quality control of incoming raw materials and in-house prepared reagents and solutions for good quality assurance.
• Support the lab inventory system of general laboratory suppliers. Monitor quantities of general laboratory and projects specific supplies and arrange the order to prevent shortages. Follow up with vendors and track order status.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory consistent with management expectations.

Education and work experience

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in biomedical technology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other related fields
• Min. 1-2 years of work experience in a similar capacity is a plus
• Solid laboratory skills in common life science laboratory instrumentation
• Experience in assay development is an asset
• Knowledge of SPR technologies is an asset
• Experience in cell culture is a plus
• Familiarity with safe laboratory practices
• Experience in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or GLP environment is a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good level of computer skills and experience in MS Office package (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 

Your profile: 

• Strong team player
• Ability to think analytically and critically
• Customer and company centric focus
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and pragmatic
• Flexible and able to handle ever-changing situations
• Good feeling for quality

Interested? Please contact us at careers@vixenbio.com