Research Associate 1 or 2, Biology (12 Month Contract)
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Who We Are: Xenon Pharmaceuticals ( NASDAQ:XENE ) is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need. We are looking for great people who thrive in a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and productive culture to join the Xenon team. What We Do: We are advancing an exciting product pipeline to address indications with high unmet medical need, including epilepsy, depression and pain. Our Phase 3 azetukalner program represents the most advanced, clinically validated potassium channel modulator in late-stage clinical development for multiple indications. In March 2026, we announced positive topline data from our Phase 3 X-TOLE2 study of azetukalner in focal onset seizures (FOS), and we submitted a New Drug Application to the Food and Drug Administration in the third
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- Source: Xenon Pharmaceuticals's official careers site (via Ashby) · last confirmed on the source 30 Oct 2026
- Posted 7 Oct 2026
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· A minimum bachelor’s or master’s degree in Neuroscience or Pharmacology or related field with up to two years of relevant experience. · Prior practical experience with brain slices and electrophysiology is required. · Excellent oral and written communication skills and takes initiative. · Excellent record keeping and attention to detail. · Prior experience with microscopy, immunohistochemistry is a plus. · Knowledge in the study of ion channels and pharmacology is a plus. · Knowledge and practical experience with current/voltage clamp approaches in the study of ion channels and pharmacology will be a plus. · Knowledge in in silico modeling to complement our drug efforts is a plus. Our Total Rewards program includes base salary, target bonus, and stock options, as well as a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-& long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, and life insurance programs, Employee Assistance Program, travel insurance, and retirement savings programs with company matching contributions. Xenon encourages time to rest and re-charge through vacation, personal days, sick days, and an end-of-year company shutdown. Xenon highly values em
Department · Discovery
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Xenon Pharmaceuticals
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