Careers

Thank you for your interest in joining the StressMarq team! We’re always excited to connect with talented individuals who are interested in what we do. We encourage you to check regularly for future opportunities and follow us on social media to stay up to date on what’s happening at StressMarq.

Don’t see the right opportunity today? We’d still love to hear from you. Send your resume, along with a brief note about the type of role or department you’re interested in, to stressmarqhr@stressmarq.com. If an opportunity comes up that aligns with your background and interests, we’ll be happy to review your information.

We appreciate your interest in StressMarq Biosciences. Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.

About Us

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 the market leader in the development and commercialization of a range of fibrillized and oligomeric protein preparations for use in neurodegenerative disease research including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. 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.

Job Postings

Logistics Operations Administrator – Level 1

Position Type: Part-time (Annual Contract)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am to 2:30pm
Reports to: Operations & Data Science Manager
Department: Operations

Purpose of the Role

The Logistics Operations Administrator (LOA) – Level 1 supports day-to-day shipping and receiving, working with sales/marketing and laboratory teams to maintain the accurate, timely, and safe movement of products and supplies.

Functional Accountabilities

  1. Coordinate, package, and dispatch outgoing shipments from the SBI facility, including distribution-hub restocking orders and photographic documentation of their contents.
  2. Prepare shipping datasheets and maintain accurate shipment and inventory records.
  3. Receive, handle, and safely manage dry ice for temperature-sensitive protein shipments.
  4. Monitor operational supplies and coordinate replenishment with leadership approval.
  5. Receive laboratory and office materials, check quantities and condition against delivery documentation, report discrepancies or damage to the appropriate team member, update inventory systems, and transport large supply and goods orders within the facility.
  6. Track and log daily refrigerator and freezer temperatures in compliance with standards.
  7. Support the Operations team in other tasks such as logistics, inventory, reporting, and customer service.

Position Qualifications & Requirements

  • Relevant training in logistics, inventory management, or office administration is an asset.
  • Previous experience in shipping and receiving, inventory management, or administrative support is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail when preparing shipments, checking deliveries, and maintaining records.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet shipping deadlines.
  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • Ability to follow documented procedures and complete required training for safe material handling, including dry ice and temperature-sensitive products.
  • Ability to perform essential shipping and receiving duties safely, using handling aids or assistance as needed and with reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

  • Time availability to work part-time. Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • On-site work in office, shipping/receiving, and laboratory support areas, with computer use for documentation and inventory updates.
  • Periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and packing, including moving supplies and goods using appropriate handling aids or team assistance.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move shipping supplies and packages safely, using appropriate handling aids.
  • Handling dry ice and temperature-sensitive materials in accordance with training, safety procedures, and required personal protective equipment.
  • Work around refrigerators and freezers when monitoring temperatures and handling stored products.
  • Sustained attention to accuracy while managing shipping deadlines, changing priorities, and occasional interruptions.
  • Professional communication when addressing delivery discrepancies, delays, or customer service issues, with escalation to the appropriate team member when needed.

What We Offer:

  • Part-time, annual contract (with potential for extension)
  • Salary range: $25,000–$28,000 per year, based on 22.5 hours per week.
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Additional time off: 5 paid sick days/annum; 2 Personal Days/annum
  • Medical, Dental and Vision through a Personal Health Savings Account
  • Multiple Bonus programs
  • BC Transit Bus Pass Program
  • Retirement Savings matching contribution programs (year 2 onward)

To Apply

To apply, please send your current resume and cover letter to stressmarqhr@stressmarq.com and kelseys@stressmarq.com. In your application, indicate:

  • Subject line: Logistics Operations Administrator
  • 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 and the corresponding field.
  • How many years of relevant experience you have within the operations/logistics/administration field.

Recent company-related peer-reviewed publications include:

1: Kasen A, Lövestam S, Breton L, Meyerdirk L, McPhail JA, Piche K, Louwrier A, Capan CD, Lee H, Scheres SHW, Henderson MX. Seed structure and phosphorylation in the fuzzy coat impact tau seeding competency. Nat Commun. 2025 Oct 17;16(1):9240. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-64312-2. PMID: 41107248; PMCID: PMC12534512.

2: Bąk KM, Edwards DC, George D, Singh B, Ferguson R, Zhao T, Piché K, Louwrier A, Cockroft SL, Horrocks MH. A single-molecule liposome assay for membrane permeabilization. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2025 Jun 24;64(26):e202503678. doi: 10.1002/anie.202503678. Epub 2025 Jun 5. PMID: 40192344; PMCID: PMC12184303.

3: Hanson GSM, Batsaki F, Myerscough TL, Piché K, Louwrier A, Coxon CR. 19F NMR-tags for peptidyl prolyl conformation analysis. RSC Chem Biol. 2025 Sep 4;6(11):1740-1748. doi: 10.1039/d5cb00118h. PMID: 40958938; PMCID: PMC12435502.

4: Princz-Lebel O, Attaran A, Sandoval Contreras R, Novikov V, Panjwani S, Chu A, Tan C, Lemieux CA, Skirzewski M, Machado MMF, Watts JC, McPhail JA, Louwrier A, Prado VF, Saksida LM, Prado MAM, Bussey TJ. Impairment in stimulus-response learning as a cognitive biomarker in a model of synucleinopathy. Transl Psychiatry. 2026 Jan 9;16(1):18. doi: 10.1038/s41398-025-03795-5. PMID: 41513608; PMCID: PMC12804908.

5: Zhan X, Li W, Hatterer E, Courade JP, Piché K, Klementieva O, Li JY. Strain-distinct α-synuclein and tau cross-seeding uncovered by correlative approach with optical photothermal infrared sub-micron imaging. J Am Chem Soc. 2025 Aug 6;147(31):27323-27340. doi:10.1021/jacs.5c02811. Epub 2025 Jul 28. PMID: 40726080; PMCID: PMC12333023.