Description

Pantophlet Lab | Faculty of Health Sciences | Simon Fraser University

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Appointment Type: Full-time, on-site

Duration: 1-year term, with possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding

Salary: CAD $80,000–$90,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus extended benefits and statutory entitlements in accordance with SFU policies

The Pantophlet Lab at Simon Fraser University is hiring a Staff Scientist to contribute to infectious diseases immunology research, with a secondary role supporting key research infrastructure, including flow cytometry and CL3 virology activities.

This hybrid position involves approximately 50% hands-on research on grant-funded projects and 50% support of shared research infrastructure that enables immunology and virology research across SFU.

Research responsibilities

  • Design, perform, and analyze experiments related to antibody discovery, immunology, and virology
  • Contribute to data analysis, documentation, and internal reporting
  • Collaborate with lab members and external partners on research projects

Infrastructure support

  • Support daily operation of the SFU Flow Cytometry Laboratory, including instrument setup, calibration, quality control, and troubleshooting
  • Train and advise users on experimental design, panel development, data acquisition, and interpretation
  • Develop, document, and maintain SOPs and best practices
  • Support scheduling, user coordination, and data quality assurance
  • Support virology experiments conducted in SFU’s Containment Level 3 Laboratory, including RTCA-based assays and virus infection studies
  • Assist with the operation and support of additional platforms such as Octet (BLI) and liquid handling systems
  • Liaise with vendors and service engineers as needed

Required

  • BSc or MSc in immunology, cell/molecular biology, or related field
  • Substantial hands-on experience in biomedical research laboratories
  • Strong flow cytometry experience
  • Strong mammalian cell culture expertise
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience in infectious diseases immunology or virology
  • Experience supporting shared research infrastructure or core facilities
  • Strong expertise in flow cytometry, including instrument operation and troubleshooting
  • Experience with RTCA, virology assays, or work in high-containment (CL2+/CL3) environments
  • Familiarity with antibody characterization assays (e.g. BLI/Octet)
  • Familiarity with automation or liquid handling platforms
  • MSc plus ≥5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent academic/industry background
  • Demonstrated interest in training and mentoring researchers

Eligibility

Only Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be considered. Hires may be required to undergo a criminal record check for CL3-level work.

Application review

Review of applications will begin in January 2026 and continue until the position is filled, which is expected by the end of January 2026. Submit a single PDF containing:

  • Cover letter, which should include a description of how the advertised position fits with career goals
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact information for three professional references, preferably in supervisory positions