Co-op Student, Antibody Discovery and Engineering

Co-op Student, Antibody Discovery and Engineering

Join to apply for the Co-op Student, Antibody Discovery and Engineering role at Zymeworks Inc.

Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:

ZYME) clinical-stage biotechnology company 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. Zymeworks  suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop antibody-based therapeutic candidates. We are a global company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with operations in Bellevue, WA, Dublin, Ireland, Singapore and Redwood City, CA.

• Support mammalian tissue culture, maintaining tumor cell lines using sterile technique. Work with the team to ensure cell lines are properly expanded, cryopreserved, and databases updated as required.
• Qualify antigen and perform sera titering to support immunization campaigns.
• Perform high-throughput antibody characterization using Octet antibody quantification, flow cytometry (cell or bead based), ELISA, and cytotoxicity assays.
• Perform various molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, plasmid preparation & purification, etc.) to support antibody discovery platform.
• Perform and optimize high-throughput assays using automation (liquid handlers).
• May perform FACS to interrogate immune repertoires.
• Perform experiments, interpret and analyze data, and prepare and disseminate data presentations for group meetings.
• Adhere to Zymeworks standard procedures for generating, documenting, and archiving data, maintaining an accurate 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 efficient laboratory environment through ordering of consumables, preparation of solutions, stocking of consumables, and maintaining a clean working environment.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a related discipline. Successful completion of at least one relevant co-op term is preferred. Availability for an 8-month co-op term is also required.
• Experience involving mammalian tissue culture, FACS, flow cytometry, ELISA, high-content analysis, fluorescence imaging or basic molecular biology techniques would be an asset.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high paced, fast changing environment. Results-oriented.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills particularly with Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with or knowledge of Graph Pad and Flow Jo software considered an asset.
• Basic working knowledge of antibody and antibody-drug conjugate structure and function considered an asset.

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.

On-site work in Vancouver, BC; hourly wage for this co-op position is $21.00 CAD
.