Co-op Student, In Vitro Pharmacology

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 our In Vitro Pharmacology team, a part of Multispecific Antibody Therapeutics. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting experimental tasks related to therapeutics research. The Co-op Student will be involved in designing and executing complex immunological assays to interrogate new biology and fuel the development of innovative biotherapeutics. This position will be based 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

Support mammalian tissue culture activities of the assay group using aseptic techniques.
Ensure cell lines are properly expanded, frozen down and databases updated as required.
Assist in interrogating novel biology utilizing flow cytometry, high content imaging, MSD or other techniques.
Execute functional immunological assays such as on cell binding, reporter gene assays, ADCC, TDCC, and/or ADCP.
Adhere to Zymeworks standard procedures for generating, documenting and archiving data and maintaining an accurate, up-to-date lab notebook or electronic notebook.
Analyze data, prepare slides, and communicate results.
Work closely with other members of the assays team and conduct all activities in accordance with scientific standards, OS&H regulations and established Zymeworks policies and practices.

Education and Experience

We want you to succeed, so you’ll need to:

Currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology or a related discipline
Must be available for a co-op term of at least 8-months. Successful completion of at least one relevant co-op term is preferred
Must be able to work onsite in Vancouver, BC, without relocation assistance

Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-paced, fast-changing environment
Enthusiasm for innovation and discovery
Excellent communication skills
Good computer skills particularly with Excel and PowerPoint
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.