Notch Therapeutics

At Notch Therapeutics, we are proud of our vibrant Culture and Engagement Committees which include: 1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) focusing on education and awareness and researching and sharing information on significant cultural and social events. 2. Community and Philanthropy (C+P) cultivating community connections. 3. Party Pack bringing joy and camaraderie to our workplace by hosting monthly social events. 4. Wellness Committee emphasizing personal well-being. These dedicated teams have worked tirelessly this past quarter to organize events and share valuable information on important topics. Their efforts have enriched our understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and histories, strengthened our community bonds, fostered a fun and inclusive work environment, and encouraged us to lead healthier, more balanced lives. Highlights from the Quarter: • Education about Ramadan, Nowruz, International Women’s Day, Vaisakhi, Victoria Day, Memorial Day, Pride, and Juneteenth.  • Park clean-up event near each of our sites in celebration of Earth Day. • Social events for National Employee Appreciation Day, National Cereal Day, Easter, and a thrilling Ping Pong Tournament at our Seattle site. • Resources and education about the benefits of sleep and supporting participation in local Spring Runs. We are immensely grateful for the dedication and hard work of our committees here at Notch Therapeutics. 

Notch created our Top Notch Awards program to support and strengthen Notch Values by recognizing and rewarding employees for outstanding accomplishments and contributions that exceed expectations and positively impacts the success of the company.  Our Top Notch Committee, composed of Directors across the organization, review nominations submitted by colleagues each quarter and determine the winners. We are proud to celebrate the winners from the first half of 2024 below. Help us congratulate these Top Notch individuals! Julia Bershadsky, Justin Yoo, Laura Prochazka, Chloe Hurling, Chris Saxby, Elisa Martinez

Notch Therapeutics is hiring! We're seeking a Senior Scientist to be a part of the Preclinical Sciences group in Seattle. The individual will have an opportunity to lead a passionate group of scientists and shape the science and culture of Notch’s research group in a tangible way. Through cross functional collaboration the Senior Scientist will contribute to the design and development of novel product designs for executing towards our pipeline initiatives. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, click the link below! Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/e-kk57mN

Next week, Christopher Bond and Laura Prochazka will attend the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting in Hamburg Germany, and Laura will present a poster on Thursday, July 11 at 4:45pm. Please contact us if you'd like to meet. #celltherapy #tcells #immunotherapy #ISSCR2024

Notch Therapeutics is hiring! We are seeking a Senior Administrator, IT Systems who will provide technical administrative and design services for all Notch IT Systems, including our cloud-based environments, laboratory systems, end users and devices across all Notch sites (Canada and USA). This role requires a strong desire and drive to support all scientific and office operations IT needs to support Notch’s success. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, click the link below! Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/e_k6Xk56

We’re embracing and celebrating Pride across our offices always, and especially this summer. There are many upcoming events in our local LGBTQ2S+ communities, and we hope all community members and allies have the chance to get out and celebrate! Here are some options for celebration local to our offices that we’ve shared with our team members.    Seattle 50th anniversary of Seattle Pride: https://seattlepride.org/ Pride fest (Jun 29-30) and the parade (Jun 30): https://lnkd.in/grtWEjqa   Toronto Pride Toronto including the Street festival (Jun 27-30), Family Zone Jun 29-30, and Pride Parade Jun 30: https://lnkd.in/eNnCND3 519 Community Centre Greenspace Festival fundraiser Jun 26-30: https://greenspaceto.org/ Other events across the GTA including Durham, York, Brantford, Hamilton: https://lnkd.in/eqRPgSun   Vancouver Vancouver/Canada Pride (2024 National Hosts!) Jul 26-Aug 4 including VanPrideFest Aug 3-4 and Vancouver Pride Parade Aug 4: https://lnkd.in/gpkchHda Pride Run & Walk Jun 28: https://lnkd.in/gBWtdbmY Other events across BC: https://lnkd.in/g2rDT5zu  

Our Seattle office is closed today to recognize Juneteenth, a U.S. Federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. We’ve shared with our staff several opportunities to honor Juneteenth. No matter where you live, here are three you may be interested in.   1. Juneteenth Reading List from King County Library System. You can peruse a list of books for all ages, curated by the KCLS, on topics related to African American heritage and freedom : https://lnkd.in/gAd32UR9 2. Juneteenth Broadcast on 90.3 FM Seattle: https://lnkd.in/g-sGeyBa 3. Opal’s Walk for Freedom, an In-Person or Virtual Walk. Ms. Opal Lee, renowned activist and “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” invites participants to walk 2.5 miles to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas: https://lnkd.in/gUcegKX9

Notch is raising funds for BC Cancer Foundation in honour of our beloved colleague, Estelle de Jager. Estelle was a wonderful friend and colleague who brought smiles, fun, and laughter daily to those with whom she interacted. Notch would like to continue Estelle's passion for raising funds to help those suffering from cancer.   Notch is hosting our second annual “Estellebration,” a day dedicated to celebrating Estelle’s life. On June 26, 2024, Notch employees at our 3 locations (Vancouver, Seattle, Toronto) will walk, run, or bike in Estelle’s honor. Our goal is to meet or beat our fundraising from our 2023 inaugural Estellebration. We encourage and invite others outside of Notch to help us meet our goal by completing their own challenge on this day and by donating to the BC Cancer Foundation in Estelle’s name by visiting this fundraiser page: https://lnkd.in/eHgZpYfW   #bccancer #bccancerfoundation

Timothy Key and Amanda M. Rickard are at #BIO2024. Reach out if you'd like to talk #celltherapy.

Our Chief Scientific Officer, Christopher Bond, is going to be at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago. Reach out if you'd like to meet. #ASCO2024 #immunotherapy #celltherapy