Lab Technician

Position Type: Full-time, permanent

Department: Molecular Biology

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to and with [Your Name] - Lab Technician in the subject line. Applications received through LinkedIn will not be considered.

About us:

48Hour Discovery, a Canadian biotechnology company founded in 2017, specializes in peptide-based drug discovery. Using an innovative target screening phage display technology, 48HD accelerates the identification of promising drug leads. The company's mission is to significantly reduce the cost, time, and risk involved in developing new therapies. With a strong focus on innovation, 48HD is dedicated to advancing drug discovery for improved healthcare solutions.

About the role:

The Lab Technician will be responsible for planning and executing molecular and some cellular biology assays, including protein and cell biopanning of phage-display libraries, cloning, and biochemical modifications. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project progress, assisting with the development and optimization of procedures based on project specifications, and providing NGS support. The role also involves supporting senior staff through data analysis and routine lab maintenance.

Duties:

Biopanning of phage-display libraries on protein and cells

Perform biochemical modifications of phage-display libraries

Independently plan and execute experiments according to given deadlines

Perform qPCR/2-step PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis

Perform cloning procedures: PCR, restriction digestion, ligation, plasmid extraction

Bacterial strain maintenance and electrocompetent cell generation

Assist with NGS sample prep

Buffer preparation, autoclaving, and general lab maintenance

Experimental data generation, analysis and packaging

Assisting with inventory tracking and procurement

Other molecular assays as needed

Qualifications:

BSc in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field with at least one year of experience in an academic research or industry setting required

Demonstrated experience independently performing PCR/qPCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, and some cloning associated procedures

Experience working with peptides/peptide based chemistry considered an asset

Strong ability to independently plan and execute experiments while upholding deadlines

Prior cloning experience considered an asset

Strong data analysis, time management, and organizational skills

Experience using SnapGene, R, and MS Office Suite considered an asset