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.

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

Lab Technician – Antibodies & Kits

August 12, 2025

Updated: September 15, 2025

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 technician will be trained on existing SOPs to support the Antibody & Kit department, with opportunities to participate in new product development.

The day-to-day work for this position includes preparing buffers, casting and running SDS-PAGE gels and/or transfers, planning and running western blots, target review, 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 biweekly basis, the technician will be assigned specific projects by a lab manager, which can include kit manufacturing, antibody purification and/or screening, and antibody conjugation followed by QC activities such as A260/280, SDS-PAGE, western blotting, sterility testing, ELISA, BCA, and fluorescence testing. 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

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 (WHIMIS)

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or another related field; or a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience in antibody and kit development
Attention to detail, natural curiosity, and self-motivation
Strong research skills (literature review, experimental design)
Excellent recordkeeping and time management
Strong verbal and written communication
Analytical skills for complex tests and procedures
Technical proficiency with lab equipment (pH meters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, AKTAs, columns)
Understanding of antibody theory, ELISA/assay, and conjugation techniques
Experience with QC methods: SDS-PAGE, western blot, ELISA, immunoprecipitation
Skilled in rodent dissection and tissue lysate prep
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Problem-solving for equipment issues and abnormal results
Ability to review and summarize IHC/ICC results
Collaborative and enjoys team-oriented environments
A positive attitude is appreciated!

Benefits

Personal Day
Paid Vacation Time
Bi-monthly staff appreciation lunches
Medical, Dental and Vision (Personal Savings Account)
Multiple Bonus programs
Retirement Savings matching contribution programs

Salary Range

$45,000 – $52,000 per year
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift

A current resume and detailed cover letter may be emailed to vickym@stressmarq.com. Please reference the position title in the subject line and address cover letters to Vicky Myhre, Manufacturing Manager.

Lab Technician – R&D

August 12, 2025

Updated: September 15, 2025

StressMarq Biosciences is seeking a 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 R&D department.

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 biweekly basis, the technician will be assigned specific projects by a lab manager, which can include 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