Scientist III, Preclinical

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot in vivo and in vitro preclinical research to support pharmaceutical formulation performance.
• Mentor and supervise team members, providing guidance on assigned projects and supporting professional growth.
• Generate, analyze, and tabulate data, writing technical reports and providing actionable recommendations.
• Lead project teamwork and provide technical oversight to internal and external project teams.
• Assist with downstream processing of samples for flow cytometry, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, qPCR, and other immunological assays.
• Conduct scientific literature searches to identify novel research opportunities and assist in the development of patentable ideas.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in accordance with SOPs.

Requirements

• PhD in Immunology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a Life Sciences discipline.
• 5-7+ years of related scientific experience.
• Expert knowledge of preclinical methodologies, including the use of nanoparticles in experimental in vitro and in vivo systems.
• Proven experience in developing novel assays to assess nanoparticle efficacy and immunogenicity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring team members and managing multiple research projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex data into insights.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($80,000 - $91,000).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous vacation time and sick leave.

About the Company

NanoVation Therapeutics is a Vancouver-based biotechnology company developing long-circulating lipid nanoparticle (lcLNP™) technology for genetic medicines. Our proprietary platform enables functional delivery to extrahepatic tissues, including immune cells, bone marrow, and tumors, without the need for targeting ligands. We partner with pharmaceutical and biotech organizations to advance mRNA, DNA, and gene editing programs.