Co-op Student, Protein Production

JOB TITLE: Co-op Student, Protein Production LOCATION: Vancouver, British Columbia DEPARTMENT: Research & Development POSTED DATE: 2026-08-31

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Why Work With Us Nothing is more critical to our success than the quality of our team. The work we do is meaningful and impactful - we care about each other as well as the patients we serve. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance. We are currently seeking a Co-op Student to join our Protein Production team. The successful candidate will support experimental studies and tasks related to the expression and characterization of recombinant proteins, critically evaluate results, and contribute to the team effort to create best-in-class therapeutics. This position will report into the Sr. Research Associate I, Protein Production and will be based in Vancouver, BC. The candidate must be available to work on-site without relocation assistance. 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 - Maintains mammalian cell cultures and performs transient protein expressions to support research programs and projects. - Assists with the characterization of recombinant proteins using a variety of techniques including SDS-PAGE and BLI quantitation. - Supports the plasmid preparation workflow. - Checks, orders, and stocks required lab consumables and reagents. - Maintains accurate records of methods and raw data. - Evaluates data and summarize results for presentations. - 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, and maintaining an up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook. - Contributes to the routine maintenance of the laboratory. What You'll Bring - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related discipline. - Available for a co-op term of at least 8-months. Successful completion of at least one relevant co-op term is preferred. - Experience with cell culture and aseptic technique are an asset. - Knowledge of recombinant protein expression is an asset. - Proficient with computers, particularly with Microsoft Office. - Highly organized with good attention to detail. - Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-functional team and maintain effective working relationships. - Strong note taking and task prioritization. - Excellent oral and written communication skills, both one-on-one and in a group setting. Why Work for Us 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.