Research Associate

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AGADA Overview

AGADA is a contract research organization (CRO) providing specialized services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Unlike most CROs, AGADA provides services in niche areas of research that require further standardization. Our mission is to facilitate and accelerate drug development for rare diseases, serving an internation clientele. Key to accomplishing this mission is training and retaining a highly skilled workforce in Nova Scotia. We offer both preclinical drug efficacy studies and clinical (human) trial drug development support services. AGADA has performed over 100 drug efficacy studies in murine models of muscular dystrophy and has supported >50 Phase I/II clinical efficacy studies (Duchenne, Becker, ALS, DM1).  

Research Associate (Clinical Operations) 

• Clinical site communication and management.
• Performs clinical site training and biopsy management services.
• Conducts real-time biopsy processing observation and management
• Receives samples, manages inventory database, and performs quality checks for clinical biopsies.
• Performs histological techniques for sample quality (tissue sectioning, staining, and analysis).
• Participates with laboratory team to carry out experimental designs for clinical studies.
• Participates in regular Sponsor update meetings.
• Biopsy usage and allocation planning.
• Biopsy blinding management.
• Data Analysis.
• Maintains accurate records and analysis of all data.
• Supports biomarker testing and timeline management
• Standard Operating Procedure writing.
• Participates in weekly general laboratory discussions with fellow staff and management.
• Participates in research and validation studies if required. 

Position Requirements

The minimum education requirement for a Research Associate position is a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) from a Canadian recognized university. The candidate should have experience in Excel and following standard operating procedures. 

Bona fide occupational requirement

AGADA requires employees to have and maintain 20/20 vision or better during employment, which can be met through the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses. 

Assets

• Prior industry and/or Biotech experience
• Molecular laboratory skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Fluent in languages other than English 
• Flexibility in working hours 
• Interest and ability to travel
• Works well under pressure