Co-op Student, In Vitro Biology

Company Description
Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) R&D and 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. We are a global company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with operations in Bellevue, WA, Dublin, Ireland, Singapore and Redwood City, CA. 

 

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 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.


What You'll Do

  • Support and perform mammalian tissue culture, maintaining numerous tumor cell lines using sterile technique.
  • Work with your team to ensure cell lines are properly expanded, cryopreserved, and databases updated as required.
  • Perform 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.
  • Perform experiments, analyze and disseminate data in group meetings.
  • Adhere to Zymeworks standard procedures for generating, documenting, and archiving data, maintaining an accurate, up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook.
  • Conduct all activities in accordance with scientific standards, OS&H regulations and established Zymeworks policies and practices.
  • Contribute to a safe and highly efficient laboratory environment through ordering of consumables, preparation of solutions, stocking of consumables, and maintaining a clean working environment.

What You'll Bring

  • 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.
  • Experience involving mammalian tissue culture, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging, protein purification and quantification or immunocytochemistry 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.

 

What’s in it for you?

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.  

Research & Development

Vancouver, Canada

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