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

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Staff Scientist - Infectious Diseases Immunology