Co-op: In Vitro Immunology & Biotherapeutics Research

Zymeworks-Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Zymeworks is seeking a Co-op Student to join the In Vitro Pharmacology team in Vancouver, BC. The role supports experimental tasks related to therapeutics research and involves designing and executing complex immunological assays to explore new biology and advance biotherapeutics.

The Co-op is full-time onsite with an hourly wage of 21.00 CAD. Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in biology-related fields and available for at least 8 months.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology or related discipline.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Innovation mindset

Excel & PowerPoint

Antibody basics

Education

Undergraduate student in Biology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Immunology

Tools

MSD

Job description

Zymeworks is seeking a Co-op Student to join the In Vitro Pharmacology team in Vancouver, BC. The role supports experimental tasks related to therapeutics research and involves designing and executing complex immunological assays to explore new biology and advance biotherapeutics.

The Co-op is full-time onsite with an hourly wage of 21.00 CAD. Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in biology-related fields and available for at least 8 months.