Co-op Student, In Vitro Biology

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Zymeworks Full time

Company Description
Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation, bispecific and multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer. Zymeworks' suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates.

About the Position

We are currently seeking a Co-op Student to join the In Vitro Biology team in the Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Therapeutic Development department. The In Vitro Biology group is responsible for the in vitro functional characterization and advancement of ADC therapeutic candidates and platform technologies. The successful candidate will support and perform experimental tasks related to ADC in vitro assessment, critically analyze, and present results, and contribute to the Zymeworks team effort to create clinically and commercially relevant therapeutics. This position reports to a Senior Research Associate, In Vitro Biology, ADC Therapeutic Development and will be based in our laboratory in Vancouver, BC. The candidate must be available to work on-site without relocation assistance.

The hourly wage for this co-op position is $21.00 CAD.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supports and performs mammalian tissue culture, maintaining numerous tumor cell lines using sterile technique.
  • Works with team to ensure cell lines are properly expanded, cryopreserved, and databases updated as required.
  • Performs functional characterization of antibodies and ADCs using flow cytometry, high throughput screening, 3D tissue culture, cell growth inhibition assays with various read-out modalities (luminescence, fluorescence, absorbance), and other methods as required.
  • Performs experiments, analyzes and disseminates data in group meetings.
  • Adheres to Zymeworks standard procedures for generating, documenting, and archiving data, maintaining an accurate, up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook.
  • Conducts all activities in accordance with scientific standards, OS&H regulations and established Zymeworks policies and practices.
  • Contributes to a safe and highly efficient laboratory environment through ordering of consumables, preparation of solutions, stocking of consumables, and maintaining a clean working environment.
Education and Experience
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a related discipline, and successful completion of at least one relevant co-op term is required. Availability for an 8-month co-op term is also required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Experience involving mammalian tissue culture, flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging, SDS-PAGE, protein purification and quantification, ELISA, or HPLC would be an asset.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high paced, fast changing environment.
  • Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good computer skills particularly with Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with or knowledge of GraphPad Prism and FlowJo software are considered an asset.
  • Basic working knowledge of antibody structure and function.

Why Work for Us?

Innovation. Act with Integrity. Collaboration. Embrace Diversity. Care

We come from many countries, cultures, races, ethnicities, abilities, and nationalities. We bring our passions including singing, biking, swimming, dancing, cooking, volunteering, parenting, coaching, and much more We are proud of our nearly equal balance of men and women and strengthened by our non-binary and transgender team members. Every employee belongs.

Zymeworks' employees are passionate, engaged and extremely motivated to succeed. We are excited by the cutting-edge science and technology, the endless possibilities this union holds and the sheer opportunity to be a part of something big. To learn more about Zymeworks Inc., please visit our website at www.zymeworks.com.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please apply via our career page. Please upload your transcript along with your resume and cover letter.

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