E-Lynx Newsletter

November 2019


Dear Researcher,

We are pleased to present the e-Lynx, a newsletter devoted to keeping our customers up-to-date on new technologies, our new products,
suppliers, activities and promotions.
 


NEW PRODUCTS

Hycult Biotech – New Products

Hycult Biotech is excited to release 5 all new products:

  • C1q, Human, Natural (1 mg)
  • C5, Human, Natural (200 µg)
  • Cathespin G, Human, mAb HB54A (100 µg)
  • Cathespin G, Human, mAb HB1F10 (100 µg)
  • Beta-defensin 2, Human, mAb HB12G9 (100 µg)

Click here to order or request a quote.
Contact our Technical Team for details.

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Platypus Technologies – New Products for Microscopy and Spectroscopy

These new products from Platypus Technologies are ready to use and conveniently available in small quantities.

  • Glass Chips
  • Silicon Chips
  • Silicon Wafers
  • Gold Coated Glass
  • Ultra Flat Gold
  • Fluid Cells for AFM

Click here to learn more.
Click here to order or request a quote.
Contact our Technical Team for details.

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FEATURED PRODUCT

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. – New BET Software

ACC is excited to launch their easy-to-use Pyros® eXpress Endotoxin and Glucan Analysis Software featuring integrated solutions for quantitative endotoxin and glucan analysis. This software features:

  • Custom home screen templates
  • Fully integrated product validation workflow
  • Reagent, product, and supply libraries
  • Supports plate and tube reader platforms

Click here to learn more.
Click here to order or request a quote.
Contact our Technical Team for details.

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PROMOTIONS

Micronic – Year-End Specials

Take advantage of Micronic’s special pricing and deals to stock up on all of your lab essentials!

To learn more about this offer, click here.

Click here to order or request a quote.
Contact our Technical Team for further information.

Promotion Code MSYE2019
Valid until December 31st, 2019

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Finneran Porvair – Introductory Offer - SAVE 20% on New DNA Kits

Save 20% on high quality, easy-to-use kits for DNA extraction, purification and size selection.

Click here for more information on available products.
Click here to order or request a quote.
Contact our Technical Team for further information.

Promotion Code POR1019
Valid until March 31st, 2019

 

 

 

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MJSBioLynx – Support Gilda's Club Greater Toronto with the Purchase of Select Products


Think Finneran Pink!
From October 2019 until November 30th, 2019...
10% of select Finneran Porvair product sales will be donated to Gilda’s Club in memory of Josephine Finneran.

The mission of Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto is to ensure that all people impacted by any cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.  Emotional and social support are essential to a complete cancer care plan.  All networking and support groups, educational workshops and social activities are provided free of charge.

Click here for more information on available products.
Click here to order or request a quote.
Contact our Technical Team for further information.

Valid until November 30th, 2019

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Vector® Laboratories – Re-order 1 Product and Get 50% OFF a Second Product You’ve Never Tried Before

Are there more Vector products you would like to try?
Each time you re-order a Vector product between now and the end of November 2019, you can add a Vector product you have never tried before to receive a 50% discount on that product.

Click here for more information.
Contact our Technical Team for more details.

Promotion Code VECT19NEW
Valid until November 30th, 2019
50% discount is applicable to the list price and can only be applied to a product that has not been previously purchased by the customer.

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Mirus Bio – Buy One Ingenio® Electroporation Solution,
Get One FREE with Purchase of an Ingenio® EZporator® System

Ingenio® is a broad spectrum solution that supports high efficiency electroporation with minimal toxicity and replaces standard electroporation solutions including phosphate buffered saline and serum-free media. 

Purchase the new Ingenio® EZporator® System and take advantage of our Buy One Get One FREE offer on your first purchase of the Ingenio® Electroporation Solution.

Click here to order or request a quote.
Contact our Technical Team for more details.

Promotion Code MIREZ19.
Offer valid on first purchase of the Ingenio® Solution or Kit after purchase of the Ingenio® EZporator® System.
Free product must be the same product number as the purchased product. 
Promotion is subject to change.

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NEW LITERATURE

Vector Laboratories – Updated IHC Guide

Vector Laboratories has released their latest immunohistochemistry guide with the most up-to-date information to aid you in creating your most advanced workflow yet.

Click here to read more.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

MJSBioLynx is now the Canadian Distributor for Hamilton Storage Technologies, Inc.

MJS BioLynx Inc. is pleased to announce that we are now the Canadian distributor for
Hamilton Storage Technologies, Inc.

Hamilton Storage is an affiliate entity of Hamilton Company - a global leader in the design and manufacturing of automated biological sample storage and handling products.

The Hamilton LabElite benchtop devices are designed to add efficiency and speed to your workflows. Their camera-based barcode reading solutions allow for fast and accurate sample tracking and inventory management, even for frozen samples. Their automated decappers provide labware flexibility, reduce the risk of contamination, and ensure the samples are reliably sealed.

Please contact our Technical Department to request further information on the Hamilton LabElite line of products.

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NEW Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. Website

Want to learn more about endotoxins and glucans?
Check out ACC’s new website to learn about the latest products and resources.

Click here to learn more. (Link to www.acciusa.com)

 

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Meet Our New Technical Sales Representative – Gaëtane Denechaud
 

Northern Ontario, Kingston and the Atlantic Provinces

For over 16 years Gaëtane has been an instrumental player in the success of MJS BioLynx.  Gaëtane is the epitome of customer service! She knows our products and our customers so well.  With Gaëtane’s many and various company roles, we are thrilled she has added the Atlantic Provinces to her Technical Sales responsibilities.  Gaëtane recently returned from customer visits in Atlantic Canada and is looking forward to meeting more of her customers next visit.

Please feel free to reach out to Gaëtane if you have any inquiries, requests or concerns……or just want to say congratulations! 

You contact Gaëtane at gaetaned@biolynx.ca or 1-888-593-5969 X327.

 

 

 

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Come Meet Us This Month!

Laval University
Wednesday, November 06, 2019

13:30 - 15:00
Cafeteria, level 00, Pavilion C-E-Marchand
1030 Medecin Avenue
Quebec, Quebec G1V 0A6

OHRI Research Day
Thursday, November 7, 2019

All Day
St. Elias Centre
Ottawa, Ontario

McGill - Goodman Cancer Research Centre
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

10:00 - 11:30
GCRC Atrium 5th Floor
3649 promenade Sir William Osler
Montreal, Quebec H3G 0B1

Public Health Agency - NML
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

14:00 - 15:30
Orientation Room and the common area
1015 Arlington Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3R2

University of Manitoba, Campus Bannatyne
Thursday, November 14, 2019

10:00 - 11:30
Atrium Brodie Centre
727 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3P5

St Boniface Research Centre
Thursday, November 14, 2019

14:00 - 15:30
Atrium, Campbell G. MacLean bldg.
351 Taché Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2A6

CRIM - Clinical Research Institute of Montreal
Thursday, November 21, 2019

10:00 - 11:30
Lobby, main floor
110 Pins Avenue West
Montreal, Quebec H2W 1R7

PMCRT (Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower)
Monday, November 25, 2019

10:00 - 11:30
Room TMDT-4204, 4th floor
101 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L7

Krembil Research Institute
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

13:30 - 15:00
Room 4KD503, 4th floor
60 Leonard Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2S8

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Our Sister Company Is Hiring!

Careers at Chromatographic Specialties

Chromatographic Specialties is a growing company. As we continue to expand, we anticipate the need for qualified chromatographers to staff our technical support, instrumentation and sales teams. Our sister company, MJS BioLynx, located on the same premises, has similar needs for life scientists.

If a move to a small town to work for a company with big ideas is appealing to you, please read on!

 

Technical Support Specialist

The successful candidate will be trained to provide customer support and sales and marketing assistance on our GC, HPLC and sample preparation products.  Occasional travel to customer and supplier locations within Canada and the U.S. is anticipated.

The ideal candidate has:

  • A chemistry background with some chromatographic or sample preparation experience
  • Technical writing, customer service, and sales experience
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
  • Well-honed time management and organizational abilities
  • Personal computing skills, including a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel

If you enjoy interacting with people and like talking science with scientists, this is the job for you! 

Technical support and product-specific training are provided.  We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. 

The position is located at our head office in Brockville, Ontario, located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River at the foot of the majestic 1000 Islands. 

If a move to a small town to work for a company with big idea is appealing to you, please submit a cover letter and resume (in English) to: resumes@chromspec.com; attention: Technical Support Position.

We appreciate and thank all applicants in advance, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Chromatography Sales Representative - Province of Quebec

The successful candidate should be based in the Montreal area (preferably in Laval) or based in the Brockville area and will be responsible for sales in the Province of Quebec.

Responsibilities:

  • Attain and surpass sales objectives
  • Contact new and existing customers to discuss their research needs and suggest products and technologies that are relevant to their work
  • Act as a liaison between customers and our head office
  • Prepare for and participate in product shows and tradeshows as required
  • Orchestrate discussions with customers around their business needs and network within existing customer base
  • Actively prospect, discover and engage new accounts and contacts within assigned territory
  • Maintain and update customers' information within a contact management system

The ideal candidate has:

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills in French and English are mandatory
  • A diploma or degree in science, preferably in the discipline of chemistry
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities
  • Hands-on chromatographic (GC and / or HPLC) experience is desired
  • Laboratory sample preparation experience is considered an asset
  • Sales or customer service experiences are assets
  • Able to work independently
  • Must show initiative, enthusiasm, and be a strong team player
  • Confident and genuine communicator with great listening skills
  • Strong computing skills, including a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Willingness to travel throughout the territory as required
  • A clean driver record

Sales and product specific training, a generous benefits package and a car allowance are provided.  Remuneration is based on experience and qualifications.

If you enjoy interacting with people and like talking science with scientists, this is the job for you!

Submit a cover letter and resume in English to: resumes@chromspec.com; attention: Province of Quebec Sales Rep Position

 

Future Career Opportunities

If you would like to apply for future opportunities, please send your resume and cover letter to:

Chromatographic Specialties Inc.
P.O. Box 1150, 300 Laurier Blvd.
Brockville, Ontario  K6V 5W1

Email: resumes@chromspec.com

We appreciate and thank all applicants in advance. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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MJSBioLynx Wellbeing

3 Mindfulness Practices To Improve Decision-making Skills

“You may think that making a decision starts the moment you are faced with one, but it starts earlier. Practice mindfulness to ensure your mind is clear and still – then you’ll be ready for any decision that comes your way.”

 

Click here to read more. (Link to The Chopra Center)