Careers

A culture with purpose

Working at Atuka means contributing everyday to the development trajectories of potentially life-changing therapeutics, supported by world-class facilities and scientists, and an industry-leading benefits plan.

Atuka offers a way of doing science that is different from traditional contract research organizations.

Every day, we support our partners in making informed, critical decisions at the interface between the preclinical and the clinical, ensuring that future research and investment is directed toward the avenues with the best chance of success.

At the same time, our culture remains very much influenced by our roots in academic research and experimentation, and we are committed to ongoing scientific discovery in Parkinson’s and other disorders.

At Atuka we embrace our role in nurturing and preparing the next generation of scientists, technicians, and support teams for the crucial challenges that lay ahead.

Work alongside a team of leading neuroscientists with numerous research breakthroughs to their credit.

Join a culture that values collaboration, scientific inquiry, and continuous learning.

Define the career path most meaningful, interesting, and rewarding to you.

Be part of a team dedicated to alleviating the burdens of patients suffering from Parkinson’s and other disorders.

Work in an environment that combines the best of academic and commercial research contexts.

Take advantage of a benefits program that is unsurpassed for our industry.

Investing in your potential with an industry-leading benefits plan

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% of premiums paid by Atuka

+ Minimum 20 vacation days for new hires plus flex days, company paid holidays, and annual holiday shutdown

+ Atuka matches employee RRSP contributions 100%, up to a maximum of 6% of earnings

+ Generous paid parental leave, including for secondary caregivers

+ Plus health and wellness benefits, training and professional development programs, commuting/home office benefit, and more.

(The above apply to Canadian staff only.)

OUR VALUES

Connected in purpose and mission

At Atuka, close collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to professionalism and the highest ethical standards are at the core of everything we do.

We go about our work improving the lives of those suffering from Parkinson’s disease, and the other conditions we study, with a relentless focus on the three pillars that guide us as an organization.

1. Scientific Integrity

We are committed to continuous innovation in the design and interpretation of studies, an unbending commitment to animal welfare, and an absolute dedication to quality in ensuring reliable and repeatable data, backed by the highest standards of scientific ethics and procedure.

2. Collaboration

Effective scientific collaboration begins internally, across all teams and roles, and extends to our partners, with whom we co-design the approach best tailored for them. It also means being committed collaborators in the broader scientific and Parkinson’s communities, furthering our collective understanding, knowledge, and best practices.

3. PEOPLE

We provide a space to build a lifelong career working on big scientific challenges, ensuring that our diverse team has the tools they need to grow and thrive, along with meaningful rewards and benefits. And we are committed to providing all of our people with the opportunity to contribute to our body of shared knowledge and expertise.

When I started at Atuka, I was looking for a place to learn and grow in my career. Thanks to my colleagues, I’ve been able to take on much more challenging projects and develop skills that I didn’t have before.

– Donya Aref, Scientist

Working at Atuka has given me the opportunity to grow—both in my career and as a person—while meeting lifelong friends and making a difference in the world.

– Caitlyn Skeith, Senior Technician

Innovation and excellence demand true inclusivity

Inclusion isn’t just a word on a checklist for us—it’s at the heart of how we expect everybody, including our leadership, to work.

This means there are no barriers to anybody in discussions around what we are trying to achieve, and how we go about achieving it. We embrace our role in nurturing and developing the next generation of scientists, technicians, and support teams ready to work on the challenges ahead, and are proud to support and partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Indigenous Works.

Atuka is an Employer Partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, which provides numerous benefits that support us on our journey toward a more inclusive organization, including access to the CCDI Knowledge Repository, monthly webinars, the monthly newsletter Diversity Ink, and in-person events.

Atuka is also a proud member of the Leadership Circle of Indigenous Works (IW), a Canadian not-for-profit with a mandate to improve the inclusion and engagement of Indigenous people in the Canadian economy.

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