Associate Scientist I, Analytical Chemistry

Your Purpose:

Alpha-9 Oncology is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry to join our growing team in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and a passion for advancing analytical testing, particularly with radioligands and precursor compounds. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Analytical Development and Radiochemistry Development teams to perform a wide range of laboratory tests, ensuring the accuracy, quality, and compliance of our work with industry standards.

Reporting to the Scientist, Analytical Development, you will play a critical role in supporting analytical testing and maintaining high standards in laboratory operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow within a collaborative environment while contributing to the development of innovative cancer therapies.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and standardize laboratory buffers, reagents, and solutions as required for experiments and analytical tests, ensuring proper concentration and quality control standards are met.
• Assist in quality control testing by performing various analytical tests on radioactive/ non-radioactive samples, including but not limited to HPLC, LC-MS, and iTLC to assess the purity, stability, and concentration of radioligands and precursor compounds.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used in testing. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with instrumentation when needed.
• Accurately collect and record data from experiments, process test results, and prepare technical reports and data summaries to present findings to senior staff.
• Coordinate the shipment of laboratory radioactive/ non-radioactive samples to external partners or contract research organizations (CROs), ensuring proper documentation, packaging, and adherence to shipping regulations.
• Manage laboratory inventory of reagents, chemicals, and consumables. Place orders for necessary supplies, track inventory levels, and ensure timely restocking to maintain uninterrupted lab operations.

What You Bring:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 1 – 2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory safety protocols.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments such as HPLC is considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience with analytical testing of radiopharmaceuticals is considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures with precision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective reporting and team collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you:

At Alpha-9 Oncology, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support all employees. Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, equity, 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, a technology allowance, and commuter reimbursement. We also provide generous retirement savings plans with employer matching, extended health benefits, and paid holidays, tailored to local standards in each region. While specific offerings may vary by location, our commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment is consistent across the company.

Company Summary

Alpha-9 Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering radiopharmaceutical innovation for solid tumors. Our proprietary scaffolds, composed of optimized binders, linkers, chelators, and radioisotopes, enable targeted radiation delivery to cancer cells, minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue. Focusing on innovative targeting moieties, we develop molecules tailored for precise tumor targeting.

Our comprehensive platform integrates imaging and therapeutic studies to ensure effective radiation delivery and improved patient outcomes. With a robust pipeline entering clinical trials and strong support from leading healthcare investors, Alpha-9 is positioned for rapid growth and advancement in cancer therapy.

More about Alpha-9 Oncology

Alpha-9 Oncology is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, family status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws where we operate.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees to ensure that everyone can perform their essential job functions in an inclusive environment. For inquiries regarding accommodations in the hiring process or for current employees, please contact a member from our Talent Acquisition team.