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Your Impact Alpha-9 Oncology is seeking a highly motivatedAssociate Scientistwith hands-on experience working withmurine cancer modelsto join our innovativein vivo groupwithin the Translational Biology team. This position is centered on theexecution of in vivo studiesincluding animal handling, dosing, monitoring, and tissue collectionto support the preclinical evaluation of radiopharmaceuticals. In this lab-based role, youll contribute directly to study execution and daily operations, working closely with our Translational team that includes vitro biology and in vivo to ensure high-quality data and seamless collaboration. While this role plays an important part in our broader discovery efforts, the primary focus is hands-on animal workrather than strategic program leadership or drug development planning. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working directly with animal models and eager to build meaningful experience in a dynamic, translational research environment. How You''ll Contribute Provide compassionate care for laboratory animals in collaboration with the husbandry animal technicians to ensure animal monitoring and health, behavior, and welfare surveillance in accordance with CCAC guidelines. Support the Translational Biology in vivo group with animal handling, restraints, injections, surgery, post-operative care, blood sampling and tissue collection. Participate in lab management tasks including but not limited to tracking and stocking inventories, ordering consumables, maintenance and calibration of equipment. Coordinate with the rest in vitro group for efficient workflow regarding cell injections. Maintain clear and accurate lab records (e.g., monitoring sheets, health reports, data spreadsheets)and communicate any observed abnormalities in a timely manner. Assist in SOP writing and maintenance/certification schedule for equipment. Perform other related activities within the Translational Biology in vivo group as needed. The Skills You Bring Bachelors or Masters degree in Biology or a related field. Minimum of 1 year of industry experience, including hands-on work with murine models, particularly immunodeficient mice. Familiarity with laboratory animal care standards and Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines. Demonstrated ability to work safely within a laboratory environment. Experience with radiopharmaceuticals is an asset, though not required. Excellent observational skills with strong attention to detail. Highly organized with solid documentation and record-keeping practices. Effective communicator with the ability to convey information clearly across teams. Strong team player with a collaborative mindset. Proven problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. What''s in it for you At Alpha-9 Oncology, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support all employees. Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, equity, 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, a technology allowance, and commuter reimbursement. We also provide generous retirement savings plans with employer matching, extended health benefits, and paid holidays, tailored to local standards in each region. While specific offerings may vary by location, our commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment is consistent across the company. Company Summary Alpha-9 Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering radiopharmaceutical innovation for solid tumors. Our proprietary scaffolds, composed of optimized binders, linkers, chelators, and radioisotopes, enable targeted radiation delivery to cancer cells, minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue. Focusing on innovative targeting moieties, we develop molecules tailored for precise tumor targeting. Our comprehensive platform integrates imaging and therapeutic studies to ensure effective radiation delivery and improved patient outcomes. With a robust pipeline entering clinical trials and strong support from leading healthcare investors, Alpha-9 is positioned for rapid growth and advancement in cancer therapy. More about Alpha-9 Oncology Alpha-9 Oncology is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, family status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws where we operate. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees to ensure that everyone can perform their essential job functions in an inclusive environment. For inquiries regarding accommodations in the hiring process or for current employees, please contact a member from our Talent Acquisition team. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School * Select... Degree * Select... 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