Careers

StressMarq Biosciences, founded in 2007, is a research bioreagents company producing high-quality, cutting-edge research products for the life sciences and discovery research markets. Our diverse portfolio of antibodies, proteins, immunoassay kits, and small molecules are utilized across a range of biomedical research fields including neuroscience, cancer research, and cell signaling.

In recent years, StressMarq has become a market leader in the development and commercialization of a range of fibrilized and oligomeric protein preparations for use in neurodegenerative disease research, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Within the company, we have three divisions – Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Laboratory. Within the Laboratory division, we have 3 departments – Antibodies & Kits, Proteins, and R&D.

While we greatly appreciate your interest in StressMarq Biosciences, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an on-site interview.

Current Opportunities

Associate Scientist – R&D

Posted: 01-31-2026

We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join our growing R&D team. This mid-level position offers an opportunity to contribute to product development while gaining expertise in our established processes and protocols. The successful candidate will receive training on existing SOPs with the expectation they will quickly build a foundation for working on current R&D projects.

The day-to-day work for this position includes preparing buffers, casting and running SDS-PAGE gels and/or transfers, data visualization such as labelled gel images, line & bar graphs, etc., data entry into shared databases, drafting/ revising SOPs, general lab & equipment maintenance activities such as reagent/ consumable inventory, autoclaving materials & supplies, and assisting with technical support related to customer inquiries (Note: no direct customer interaction).

On a weekly to bi-weekly basis, the scientist will be assigned to work on specific projects by a lab manager, which can include assay development, protein expression, purification and/or fibrillization or antibody purification and/or screening, followed by QC activities such as western blotting, sterility testing, assays (ThT, sedimentation, endotoxin detection, BCA, malachite green, etc) and atomic force microscopy. All data & results associated with a project must be compiled into a project summary.

Additional Responsibilities:

Attendance in Lab Meetings, Full Staff Meetings, and weekly Work Order Meetings

  • Must review transcript if meeting missed or follow up with supervisor

Maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 standards

  • Adhere to and remain up-to-date on ISO 9001:2015 documentation expectations

Laboratory safety

  • Safe handling of chemicals and raw materials
  • Safe handling and use of equipment
  • Review SDS sheets when necessary
  • Wear appropriate PPE and abide by safety protocols
  • Label reagents/buffers appropriately (WHMIS)

R&D operations and cross-functional collaboration

  • Demonstrate perseverance in projects and scientific understanding when reviewing literature to aid in troubleshooting, data interpretation, and experimental design
  • Collaborate with manufacturing as needed during high volume periods or on difficult troubleshoots
  • Maintain completed, accurate, & detailed R&D summaries and notebooks
  • Communicate regularly with lab manager
  • May travel to conferences on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

  • PhD in a highly relevant field or MSc with equivalent years of relevant experience
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Analytical skills for complex tests and procedures
  • Technical proficiency with lab equipment (pH meters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, AKTAs, columns)
  • Problem-solving for equipment issues and abnormal results

Benefits

  • Personal days
  • Paid vacation time
  • Bi-monthly staff appreciation lunches
  • Private Health Services Plan (PHSP)
  • Matching corporate RRSP/TFSA/MAP contribution programs
  • Multiple bonus programs

Salary Range

  • $50,000 – $60,000 per year
  • Contract length: 12 months (with potential for extension)

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift

To apply, please submit your current resume and cover letter through Inspired HR (link). In your application, indicate:

  • Whether you are currently located in Victoria, BC
    • If not, please indicate how your commute would work or if you would be willing to relocate for this position.
  • Your highest level of education completed and corresponding field.
  • How many years of experience you have with protein purification

Lab Technician – Protein Manufacturing

Posted: 02-09-2026

StressMarq Biosciences is seeking a Lab Technician to join our growing company. This is a full-time annual contract position that can be extended if successful, reporting to a Lab Manager. The new candidate will be trained on existing SOPs to support manufacturing in the Proteins department, with opportunities to participate in product development and optimization.

The day-to-day work for this position includes preparation of buffers, E.coli expression, casting and running gels, HPLC, spectrophotometry, imaging, performing activity assays, data visualization, data entry into shared databases, drafting/revision of SOPs, and general lab & equipment maintenance activities such as calibration, material receiving, reagent/consumable inventory, autoclaving materials & glassware, and clean-up. The focus of the position will be to maintain sales inventory of our existing protein portfolio while optimizing procedures and assisting with product characterization experiments.

On a weekly to bi-weekly basis, the technician will be assigned specific projects by a lab manager, which can include protein expression, protein purification, protein fibrillization/oligomerization, and protein conjugation followed by QC activities such as A260/280, SDS-PAGE, Native-PAGE, western blot, sterility testing, endotoxin detection, AFM imaging, ThT assay, and fluorescence testing. All data & results associated with a project must be compiled into a project summary for manager review.

Additional Responsibilities:

Attendance in Lab Meetings, Full Staff Meetings, and weekly Work Order Meetings.

  • Must review transcript if meeting missed or follow up with supervisor

ISO 9001:2015 

  • Adhere to and remain up-to-date on ISO 9001:2015 documentation expectations

Lab Safety

  • Safe handling of chemicals and raw materials
  • Safe handling and use of equipment
  • Review SDS sheets when necessary
  • Wear appropriate PPE and abide by safety protocols
  • Label reagents/buffers appropriately (WHMIS)

Qualifications

  • BSc with relevant lab experience, or a MSc in a relevant field
  • Interest in the neurodegenerative disease field
  • Attention to detail, natural curiosity, and self-motivation
  • Excellent record-keeping and time management skills
  • Ability to balance and track multiple projects and deadlines at a time
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Technical and analytical proficiency with lab equipment (pH meters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, AKTAs, columns)
  • Experience with various protein QC techniques such as SDS-PAGE, western blot, ThT assay, endotoxin detection, AFM imaging, activity assays, etc.
  • Experience with protein purification and characterization
  • Understanding of protein theory and techniques
  • Understanding of conjugation theory and techniques
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suit
  • Ability to problem-solve for equipment issues and abnormal results
  • Enjoys a team atmosphere and cross department collaboration
  • A positive attitude is appreciated!

Benefits

  • Personal days
  • Paid vacation time
  • Bi-monthly staff appreciation lunches
  • Private Health Services Plan (PHSP)
  • Matching corporate RRSP/TFSA/MAP contribution programs
  • Multiple bonus programs

Salary Range

  • $43,000 – $52,000 per year
  • Contract length: 12 months (with potential for extension)

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift

To apply, please submit your current resume and cover letter through Inspired HR (link). In your application, indicate:

  • Whether you are currently located in Victoria, BC
    • If not, please indicate how your commute would work or if you would be willing to relocate for this position.
  • Your highest level of education completed and corresponding field
  • How many years of experience you have with protein purification

Junior Lab Technician – Proteins/R&D

Posted: 01-31-2026

We are seeking a Junior Lab Technician to join our growing company. This is an entry-level full-time annual contract position that can be extended if successful, reporting to a Lab Manager.  The new technician will be trained on existing SOPs to support the Proteins and/or R&D departments.

The day-to-day work for this position includes preparing buffers, casting and running SDS-PAGE gels and/or transfers, data visualization such as labelled gel images, line & bar graphs, etc., data entry into shared databases, drafting/ revising SOPs, general lab & equipment maintenance activities such as reagent/ consumable inventory, autoclaving materials & supplies, and clean-up.

On a weekly to bi-weekly basis, the technician will be assigned specific projects by a lab manager, which can include assay development, protein expression, purification and/or fibrillization or antibody purification and/or screening, followed by QC activities such as western blotting, sterility testing, assays (ThT, sedimentation, endotoxin detection, BCA, malachite green, etc) and atomic force microscopy. All data & results associated with a project must be compiled into a project summary as per ISO9011:2015 requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

Attendance in Lab Meetings, Full Staff Meetings, and weekly Work Order Meetings.

  • Must review transcript if meeting missed or follow up with supervisor

ISO 9001:2015 

  • Adhere to and remain up-to-date on ISO 9001:2015 documentation expectations

Lab Safety

  • Safe handling of chemicals and raw materials
  • Safe handling and use of equipment
  • Review SDS sheets when necessary
  • Wear appropriate PPE and abide by safety protocols
  • Label reagents/buffers appropriately (WHMIS)

Qualifications

  • BSc with relevant lab experience, or a MSc in a relevant field
  • Attention to detail, natural curiosity, and self-motivation
  • Excellent record-keeping and time management
  • Ability to balance and track multiple projects and deadlines at a time
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Technical and analytical proficiency with lab equipment (pH meters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, AKTAs, columns)
  • Problem-solving for equipment issues and abnormal results

Benefits

  • Personal days
  • Paid vacation time
  • Bi-monthly staff appreciation lunches
  • Private Health Services Plan (PHSP)
  • Matching corporate RRSP/TFSA/MAP contribution programs
  • Multiple bonus programs

Salary Range

  • $43,000 – $50,000 per year
  • Contract length: 12 months (with potential for extension)

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift

To apply, please submit your current resume and cover letter through Inspired HR (link). In your application, indicate:

  • Whether you are currently located in Victoria, BC
    • If not, please indicate how your commute would work or if you would be willing to relocate for this position.
  • Your highest level of education completed and corresponding field
  • How many years of experience you have with protein purification