Senior Research Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology Expert

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Zymeworks Full time

About the Role

Zymeworks is seeking a highly skilled Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology to join our team. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and coordinating in vivo immuno-oncology efficacy and PK/PD experiments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of in vivo studies, including designing, planning, and coordinating experiments.
  • Manage studies with internal counterparts and external contract research organizations.
  • Support animal research associates with handling mice, including subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and intravenous injections, tumor measurements, blood and tissue collection, and health monitoring.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including regulatory documentation and protocol updates.
  • Organize and perform pharmacodynamic evaluation of immune cell function using flow cytometry, histology, and MSD assays.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, develop new in vivo models, and establish standard protocols and best practices.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and scientific/technical guidance to junior staff.
  • Summarize and present results to supervisor in a logical manner, verbally and in written reports or presentations.
  • Analyze data using software, including Excel, GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, and author electronic lab notebook entries suitable for IND enabling documentation.
  • Conduct all activities in accordance with scientific standards, Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), and OH&S regulations and established policies and practices.

Requirements

  • PhD in immunology, pharmacology, cancer biology, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience working with rodents or a BSc and minimum 5 years of related experience.
  • Expertise in running xenograft, syngeneic, or humanized mouse tumor models (PBMC and/or CD34).
  • Proficient in animal handling, dosing (SC, IP, IV), and collection of blood and tumor samples.
  • Demonstrated understanding of in vivo cancer models, therapeutic mechanisms of actions, relationship of PK to therapeutic activity.
  • Experience with immune cell isolation and flow cytometry.
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multifaceted studies in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines within projected budgets.
  • Experience working with contract research organizations for designing, coordinating, and carrying out large-scale in vivo studies and summarizing findings to project teams.

Total Rewards

Zymeworks offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salaries, generous benefits, an outstanding work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth. The Canadian base salary range for this full-time position is $86,000 - $, + bonus + equity + benefits.

We regularly benchmark our compensation against leading biotechnology companies in our geographies. Our team enjoys industry-leading vacation and paid time off, excellent health and wellness benefits, Zymelife health and wellness benefits, paid time off to volunteer in your community, matching RRSP/K program, employee share purchase program, and employee equity program.

Zymeworks is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.



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