About the role#
We are looking for a Co-op Student to join our In Vitro Pharmacology team. You will support experimental tasks related to therapeutics research and help design and execute complex immunological assays. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Vancouver.
What you'll do#
- Perform mammalian tissue culture activities using aseptic techniques.
- Manage cell lines by expanding, freezing, and updating relevant databases.
- Assist in interrogating novel biology using flow cytometry, high content imaging, and MSD techniques.
- Run functional immunological assays, including cell binding, reporter gene assays, ADCC, TDCC, and ADCP.
- Analyze experimental data, prepare presentation slides, and share your results with the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, or a related field.
- Availability for a co-op term of at least 8 months.
- A basic working knowledge of antibody structure and function.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $21.00 CAD per hour.
- Status: Full-time paid position.
About Zymeworks Inc.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Zymeworks Inc. is a public biotechnology firm with 201 to 500 employees. The company focuses on the research and development of multispecific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates to treat patients suffering from autoimmune diseases and complex cancers. Its operations utilize proprietary protein engineering platforms to create therapeutic solutions for conditions such as breast, gastric, and biliary tract cancers. Through an integrated research engine and various strategic partnerships, the organization manages a portfolio of biotherapeutics designed to address unmet medical needs.
