Company

Aurora Biomed provides enabling technologies, liquid handling systems, assay services, and reagents for life sciences, drug discovery research, analytical chemistry, drug safety screening, and laboratory automation. We are headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and have global sales, support, and service offices.

Liquid Handling Systems

Aurora Biomed is dedicated to providing automated liquid handling systems for scientists in a variety of research fields, including: pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agriculture, food science, forensics, (add more). Our VERSA Series of liquid-handling systems enables greater efficiency and higher data quality, decreases variability from repetitive bench work, and reduces reagent costs.

The VERSA Series is a group of highly customizable, integratable, and scaleable liquid handling systems for automating many laboratory processes. The VERSA Series includes the VERSA 100, VERSA 1000, VERSA 2000 and VERSA 3000 workstations and can automate multiple genomic, proteomic, drug discovery, and analytical applications. These instruments can be customized to perform diverse functions including efficient parallel dilution, IC50 and assay preparation, plate reformatting, and hit picking. The customizability, adaptability and simplicity of use of the VERSA series make it an excellent choice for varied liquid handling applications.In addition to these customizable instruments, the VERSA Series also contains a number of dedicated systems, including: VERSA Mini PCR Setup Workstation, VERSA Mini Carousel PCR Setup Workstation, VERSA Mini NAP/PCR Setup Workstation, VERSA Mini Liquid-liquid Extraction Workstation, VERSA Arrayer 100 and VERSA Gene.

Ion Channel Research

Aurora Biomed focuses on high-throughput ion channel drug discovery as to address the recent shift of resources in the pharmaceutical industry towards addressing drug safety issues earlier in the discovery process. This shift was compelled by the issue of drug-induced QT-prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias and the emergence of the S7B, E14 guidance documents for drug safety assessment. High-throughput screening (HTS) of test compounds early in the discovery process decreases the cost of drug discovery as compounds with potential to cause QT-prolongation are removed before substantial development has taken place.

Aurora Biomed’s family of Ion Channel Screening products include the atomic absorption spectroscopy-based Ion Channel Readers (ICR8000, ICR12000) and ion channel cell line licensing. Applications of the ICR 8000 and ICR 12000 include voltage-gated potassium channels (hERG, Kv1.1, Kv1.4, Kv1.5, SKCa, BKCa), stretch-activated potassium channels, voltage-gated sodium channels (Nav1.5, Nav1.2), voltage-gated calcium channels, voltage-gated chloride channels and tranporters (Na/K-ATPase, K-Cl Co-Transporter).

Analytical Chemistry

We are dedicated to the design of analytical instruments to provide smart laboratory solutions. We specialize in elemental analysis equipment including Atomic Absorption Spectrometers (AAS), Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometers (AFS), UV & Visible Spectrophotometers and a variety of standard & customized OEM products. We also offer Microwave Digestion Systems for sample preparation.

Contract Research Services

In order to provide solutions for companies in different stages of development, Aurora Biomed offers a variety of contract research services, including: cardiac safety screening, in vivo QT prolongation studies, screening of a wide variety of ion channel targets, ion channel profiling, validation of cell lines, and assay development.

Aurora Biomed Inc. is located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Aurora Biomed is a biotech company focused on providing instrumentation and assay services to the biopharmacuetical industry. Our novel technology platform incorporates many disciplines and provides a challenging environment with room for growth.

This page contains employment opportunities which are currently available at Aurora Biomed Inc. If you are interested in any of the openings listed here, please send your resume and covering letter via email or regular mail to:

Human Resources
Aurora Biomed Inc.
1001 East Pender Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V6A 1W2

careers@aurorabiomed.com

Note: Please indicate your name and the position you are applying for in the “subject” of the email to ensure that your resume will be reviewed. (ie Account Manager – Peter Smith).

Current Openings

1. Assistant to the Director
2. Application Specialist in Biology
3. Account Manager
4. Product Specialist
5. Part-time Consultant for Goldmine

 

Assistant to the Director R&D: Entry level position

1. Assist in patent search and application
2. Work with the Engineering team to communicate new product requirements
3. Bridge the gap between Sales Dept. and Engineering Dept. for new product developments
4. Work on instruments to understand product requirements
5. Test new instruments

Requirement for Candidate:

1. Any science discipline
2. Good technical writing skill
3. Good communication skills

Aurora Biomed provides enabling technologies, liquid handling systems, assay services, and reagents for life sciences, drug discovery research, analytical chemistry, drug safety screening, and laboratory automation. We are headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and have global sales, support, and service offices.

Please email your resume to careers@aurorabiomed.com

posted: August 2008

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Job Description for an “Application Specialist in Biology”

Aurora Biomed designs systems for high throughput drug discovery and ion channel screening. Our technology combines atomic absorption spectroscopy and cell based assays to study various ion channels as targets in the treatment of diseases in CNS, cardiovascular, pain, and immune disorders. Aurora Biomed also provides contract research services for ion channel screening.

We are currently looking for an Application Specialist to help bridge the communication between cross-functional teams consisting of application development, hardware, software, sales department and OEM partnerships to deliver integrated systems for ion channel research. 

Role:

• Identify and developing collaborations and relationships with VPs and Directors of drug discovery to understand the direction of current ion channel research and potential new markets
• Expand the current product line through the introduction of integrated systems (automation systems) that supports various processes in the drug discovery pipeline, and providing input on the strategic direction of the business. 
• Drive the product development process for integrated systems, including: gathering market requirements, defining product strategy, define target customers and their needs, and define product requirements based on customer/competition/and market factors.
• Actively participate in strategic planning for the drug screening business by providing feedback from the opinion leaders along with a thorough understanding of drug screening trends and applications.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop successful sales and marketing programs and strategies to reach company’s revenue goals.
• Train sales team in terms of the fundamentals of ion channel biology, ion channel trends in the market place, FAS and experimental approaches for qualifying clients
• Provide technical support for marketing and sales staff
• Guide the lab in developing product applications and experimental approaches for publishing papers that support product applications.
• Travel worldwide to host/participate in conferences, customer visits, seminars and training programs.

Qualifications:

• MSc/PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry with knowledge and experience in working with membrane proteins like ion channels and transporters.
• Laboratory experience required, experience in planning and trouble-shooting experiments
• Must exhibit leader and visionary qualities
• Upbeat personality who is willing to travel and represent the company at conferences and onsite visits
• Industry and sales experience are assets
• The ability to skillfully influence and work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to achieve goals and exercise them in a fast pace work environment.
  

Please email your resume to careers@aurorabiomed.com

posted: August 2008

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Aurora Biomed is focused on developing and customizing instrumentation and methods for laboratory automation and HTS of ion channels.  Our VERSA Automation Liquid Handling systems are designed for applications such as cell-based and solution-based assays, automatic serial dilution, array printing, peptide synthesis and IC50 preparation.  Our Ion Channel Reader technology is used for HTS of potassium, sodium, and chloride channels, as well as ion channel transporters.  Ion channels are targets for the treatment of diseases such as CNS, cardiovascular, pain and immune disorders. 

Our sales department is looking for an Account Manager to achieve a territory sales plan by maintaining existing business, developing incremental business in existing accounts, and conducting cold calls to develop new accounts.

Role:

Direct sales to new and existing accounts in your own territory.

Develop strategies, with assistance from Management, to drive the business in your own territory

Maintain and increase current customer database in your own territory

Call on various management levels within assigned accounts which influence purchasing decisions.

Develop presentations and customer proposals for supply contracts and preferred vendor agreements         with assistance from Management.

Support the assay development work of the lab.

Participate in sales training programs as presented by the company to develop appropriate selling skills         consistent with the company philosophy, policies and procedures.

Travel worldwide to participate/host in conferences, customer visits, seminars and training programs.

Qualifications:

Requires a BSc degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field; or the         equivalent knowledge and experience

Preferably with knowledge of membrane proteins, specifically, ion channels and transporters

Preferably with knowledge of liquid handling workstations

Laboratory experience an asset,

Result-driven individual with upbeat personality

Willing to travel and represent the company at conferences and onsite visits on short notice

Industry and sales experience (with big ticket items) is preferred

Cold calling experience and account maintenance is preferred

posted: August 2008
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Aurora Biomed is focused on developing and customizing instrumentation and methods for laboratory automation and HTS of ion channels.  Our VERSA Automation Liquid Handling systems are designed for applications such as cell-based and solution-based assays, automatic serial dilution, array printing, peptide synthesis and IC₅₀ preparation.  Our Ion Channel Reader technology is used for HTS of potassium, sodium, and chloride channels, as well as ion channel transporters.  Ion channels are targets for the treatment of diseases such as CNS, cardiovascular, pain and immune disorders. 

Our sales department is looking for an Product Specialist to achieve a territory sales plan by maintaining existing business, developing incremental business in existing accounts, and conducting cold calls to develop new accounts.

Role:

Direct sales to new and existing accounts in your own territory.

Develop strategies, with assistance from Management, to drive the business in your own territory

Maintain and increase current customer database in your own territory

Call on various management levels within assigned accounts which influence purchasing decisions.

Develop presentations and customer proposals for supply contracts and preferred vendor agreements with        assistance from Management.

Support the assay development work of the lab.

Participate in sales training programs as presented by the company to develop appropriate selling skills         consistent with the company philosophy, policies and procedures.

Travel worldwide to participate/host in conferences, customer visits, seminars and training programs.

Qualifications:

Requires a BSc degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field; or the         equivalent knowledge and experience

Preferably with knowledge of membrane proteins, specifically, ion channels and transporters

Preferably with knowledge of liquid handling workstations

Laboratory experience an asset,

Result-driven individual with upbeat personality

Willing to travel and represent the company at conferences and onsite visits on short notice

Industry and sales experience (with big ticket items) is preferred

Cold calling experience and account maintenance is preferred

posted: April 2007
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Part-time Consultant (Database software: Goldmine)

Job Description:

Contribute in maintaining and managing database (goldmine) for instructions, process and procedures. Responds to system, communications and client problems by performing duties such as investigating problems and taking corrective action. Performs preventative maintenance of computer hardware and software systems. Assists Network and Systems personnel in upgrading and testing of desktop operating systems including application software upgrades by performing duties such as testing images, installing software and documenting results. Assists with IT projects by performing duties such as participating in project teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Indebt knowledge of Goldmine program
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly effective customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Application software such as; MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook

Please e-mail your resume referencing ‘Part-time Consultant (Database software: Goldmine)” to careers@arourabiomed.com. We thank all candidates for their interest in working with us.

Posted: November 2007

Head Office:

Aurora Biomed Inc.
1001 East Pender Street Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6A 1W2
Tel: 1.800.883.2918 (North America Only)
Tel: 1.604.215.8700
Fax: 1.604.215.9700
Email: info@aurorabiomed.com

 

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