Nanobiophotonics Research Lab Assistant

at  MIS Electronics

We are looking for a full-time candidate to work within our Nano-bio-photonics Lab. The opportunity will involve Microfluidic-based targeted detection of cancer biomarkers based on the LSPR-based substrate biosensor using SERS and NIR-FT spectroscopy and bioimaging.
You can check us out at http://www.miselectronics.com/nanobiophotonics

REQUIRED SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• To hold a B.Sc. degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Nanotechnology Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be available full-time to work on site.
• Academic or research experience in the fields of synthesis of nanomaterials biochemistry.
• Familiarity and experience with antibodies (e.g. HER-II, CA 15-3).
• Familiarity and experience with several of microfluidic systems, cell culture, immunoassay, conjugation of Ab, UV-Vis, FTIR, fluorescence, and Raman spectroscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
• Familiarity with computer programs (e.g. Python, MATLAB) and algorithms.
• Conscientious, independent worker willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Assist with general laboratory biosafety and maintenance, including inventories, equipment repair, and ordering supplies.
• Research and preparation of required chemicals and equipment.
• Immobilization of nanostructures such as gold on substrate.
• Functionalization and conjugation of nanostructure-antibody (NS-Ab) on substrate.
• Characterization of the substrate using reflectance FTIR, Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Optical detection of breast cancer blood serum biomarker (BCS).
• Programming and coding using Python MATLAB, Lab View, etc.
• Data analysis using statistical software such as PCA, LDA, PLS, ANOVA, and similar programs.