Company Description
Zymeworks is a global biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets and developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. The Company’s asset and royalty aggregation strategy focuses on optimizing positive future cash flows from an emerging portfolio of licensed products such as Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) and other licensed products and product candidates such as pasritamig. In addition, Zymeworks is also building a portfolio of healthcare assets that can generate strong cash flows, while supporting the early-stage development of innovative medicines. We are a global company headquartered in Vancouver BC, with operations in Bellevue WA, Dublin IRE, and Singapore.

About the Position

We are currently seeking a Co-op Student to join our Molecular biology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting experimental tasks related to therapeutics research. The Co-op Student will frequently be challenged to critically analyze results and contribute to the Zymeworks team effort to create best-in-class therapeutics.  This position reports to the Senior Research Associate II in Protein Engineering. 

This role will be located in Vancouver, BC and is full-time onsite. The hourly wage for this co-op position is $21.00 CAD.  

What You'll Do

• Supports the development and setup of antibody discovery libraries through:  
• • DNA purification  
  • PCR/Golden Gate Reactions/Ligation reactions  
  • DNA cloning  
  • Gel/capillary electrophoresis  
  • Sanger and NGS sequencing analysis  
  • Primer/Plasmid design   
• Maintain mammalian cell lines and perform flow cytometry assays. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of methods and raw data using an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN). 
• Evaluates data and summarize results for presentations.   
• Conducts weekly presentation of analyzed and formatted data and reports.  
• Contributes to routine laboratory maintenance and consumable ordering.  
• Conducts all activities in accordance with scientific standards, OS&H regulations and established Zymeworks policies and practices.  
• Adheres to Zymeworks standard procedures for generating, documenting, and archiving data.  Maintains an accurate, up-to-date lab notebook or electronic notebook.

What You'll Bring

• Currently be enrolled in a Diploma of Biotechnology or BSc program in a scientific discipline and availability for an 8-month co-op term is required.   
• Successful completion of at least one relevant co-op term and one to two years’ experience related to antibody generation or assay development is preferred.  
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.  
• Highly organized with good attention to detail.    
• Experience with aseptic techniques.  
• Understanding molecular biology techniques.   
• Good oral, presentation, and scientific/technical writing skills.  
• Good computer skills particularly with Excel and PowerPoint.  
• Knowledge of antibody structure and function is an asset.   
• Experience with cloning is desirable.  

Total Rewards

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.  

As a Co-op Student, you’ll get to work directly with the teams to learn and contribute to creating the best-in-class therapeutics.  Our Co-op Program is designed to challenge students to think critically by actively participating in projects, and to develop professionally and personally.  

Our competitive program makes your time at Zymeworks worthwhile.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.  

NOTE TO AGENCIES:  Zymeworks values our relationships with our recruiting partners. We only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted with us. Zymeworks is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.