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Duties and Responsibilities:
-Performing and designing assays to characterize interactions between collagen and Collagen Hybridizing Peptides (CHPs), as part of a research contract for a biotech company. Experiments involve a variety of biochemistry and biophysics assays that may include SDS-PAGE, plate-reader fluorescence and optical density measurements, and fluorescence microscopy measurements and analysis.
-Using instrumentation responsibly and keeping workspaces clean and organized.
-Documenting experimental designs, results and analysis.
-Communicating findings to supervisor, lab members and research sponsors, in oral and written format.


Qualifications
Required:
-Interest in protein biochemistry and biophysics.
-Quantitative skills, attention to detail, teamwork and strong communication skills.

Assets:
-Experience with relevant biochemical and biophysical experimental techniques.
-Current BSc student in a relevant field at SFU.
-Ability to start contract in August for training purposes, and available to extend contract into 2026 by mutual agreement.


Additional Information:
-To apply, email nforde@sfu.ca with the subject “RA application”.
-Include a cover letter, resume/CV and names and contact information for three references, including how they know you.
-There is some flexibility in start date and potential to extend contract.