Who We Are

Abdera Therapeutics Inc. is a precision oncology company developing next-generation targeted radiation therapies- one of the most cutting-edge and highly promising areas of drug development. The company is built on a proprietary modular technology platform optimized for the delivery of radioisotopes to selectively destroy tumor cells while sparing healthy cells. Abdera is using this platform to enable the rapid development of a broad range of safe and efficacious therapies serving cancer patients with limited treatment options.

Abdera Therapeutics is growing rapidly and seeking key new team members who thrive at the cutting-edge of innovation. Come join us and be a part of the ground-breaking team set to unlock the power of targeted radiotherapy!

What We Look For

At Abdera Therapeutics, we are looking for curious and committed individuals who are ready for the opportunity to transform the way people living with cancer can be treated. We are devoted to advancing novel treatment options that offer new hope to families facing devastating diagnoses. We are in search of team members who work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues, respectfully engaging one another while collectively and inclusively tackling any challenges we may face. We are building an exciting and fast paced company passionate about discovering and developing tomorrow’s most innovative cancer therapies.

Salary range CAD $115k - 145K (Vancouver)

Principal Responsibilities

• Radiolabels novel protein-based chelator-conjugates and other compounds as needed to advance Abdera’s pipeline assets
• Designs labeling conditions and assays for reliable preparation of radioconjugates to evaluate in assays and in vivo studies
• Manages and effectively communicates radiochemistry data and conditions to ensure smooth coordination with internal groups and CROs
• Helps to QC data and troubleshoot radiosynthesis processes both internally and externally
• Adheres to best practices of radiation safety and works with fellow staff members to maintain a contamination-free and well-organized workspace
• Researches and stays current on methods in radiochemistry and nuclear medicine
• Assists with diligence and write-ups for new IP filings
• Participates within the multidisciplinary Abdera research organization to analyze data and push new molecular targets through a robust discovery pipeline
• Keeps excellent records and lab notes with thorough reporting using electronic lab notebooks and databases
  
  

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• PhD or MSc in a chemistry or radiochemistry discipline
• 2+ years (PhD) or 4+ years (MSc) post-graduate experience in radiochemistry at a clinical or industrial organization
• 5 years of experience in radiochemistry, radiopharmaceutical, and/or CMC development combined academic and industrial/clinical
• Experience working with common medical isotopes is highly valuable
• Experience hands-on labeling antibody or peptide radioconjugates
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to produce radioconjugates on tight schedules as a certified nuclear energy worker at an academic or industrial location
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of nuclear chemistry and physics as needed to safely and accurately run quantitative analyses on radiolabeled tracers
• Understands safe operation in a regulated environment performing radiolabeling, analysis, and stability studies on radiolabeled compounds
• Clinical or Industrial experience directly designing and executing labelings preferred
• Thinks critically and can develop new and improved procedures while working independently
• Knowledgeable in radiobiology and able to interpret in vivo and in vitro data to drive decisions on new chemistry
• Collaborative, team player with strong interpersonal skills and good work ethi
• Effective written and oral communications
  
  

Abdera is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At Abdera, we prohibit harassment of any kind and any form of discrimination including but not limited to discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This is applicable to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.