Immunoengineering Co-op - September

We are looking for an enthusiastic Co-op Research Assistant to be part of a multidisciplinary R&D team within our Immunoengineering team. In this role, you will directly support the development of our cutting-edge adrenal and immunoengineering platforms, with a primary focus on 2D and 3D cell culture and routine bioassays. 

Please note: This role will close applications on July 13.   

Responsibilities 

• Supporting the development and optimization of our adrenal and immunoengineering platforms.
• Maintaining and expanding sensitive primary and immortalized cell lines in both 2D and 3D culture environments.
• Executing regular bioassays, including cell viability assays, metabolic readouts, and ELISAs, to evaluate cell function and biomarker expression.
• Sharing the operational load of our single-manned cell culture and hypoxia pipelines to increase experimental throughput and replicate critical assays.
• Generating and maintaining clean, organized datasets documenting experimental replicates and functional outcomes.
• Documenting all work meticulously and identifying experimental anomalies to assist in troubleshooting and assay optimization.
• Adapting to evolving team priorities by providing flexible, cross-functional support across multiple teams within translational engineering.

Education & Experience

• Education: You are a student enrolled in biomedical engineering, cell biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or similar programs.
• Cell Culture Experience: You have foundational knowledge or hands-on experience with sterile technique and maintaining cell lines. A passion for immunoengineering, tissue engineering, or 3D cell culture models is highly beneficial.
• Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to apply experimental rigor, notice technical nuances, and help troubleshoot challenging assay anomalies.
• Effective Communicator: You have superior written and verbal communication skills. You are data-literate and capable of clearly documenting and presenting experimental findings.
• Detail oriented: You have outstanding attention to detail and process rigor. You take pride in maintaining an organized workspace and delivering high-quality, reproducible scientific data.

The hiring range for this role is $3,750 - $4,000 CAD, monthly. Our ranges are based on market data. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. For candidates who exceed role requirements, we are open to exploring above-range offers.

Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company pioneering the development of a novel category of regenerative medicine designed to restore or supplement biological function and deliver curative therapies for some of the most elusive diseases. Aspect is developing these bioengineered cellular medicines by applying its full-stack tissue therapeutic platform, which integrates proprietary AI-powered bioprinting technology, therapeutic cells, hypoimmune cell engineering, and advanced biomaterials. Aspect is advancing its therapeutic pipeline across multiple endocrine and metabolic diseases, including diabetes and rare endocrine disorders. If you are committed to making a real impact and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies, we want to hear from you!

Curious about our current perks and benefits? Learn more here.

At Aspect Biosystems, our strength has always been in our diversity. Different people, thinking differently, unified in creating a world that is better for us all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team.

All aspects of employment — including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate — are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship status, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected under federal, state, provincial, or local law.

If you're interested in joining our team but don't see a job posting that matches your experience or background, we encourage you to submit a general application to be considered for future opportunities!