Scientist - Product Development, Therapeutics

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotech company is on the lookout for a Scientist specializing in monoclonal antibody and vaccine development. This role involves advancing the company's pipeline through experimental research, optimizing assays, and solving production challenges. You will play a crucial role in developing effective therapies targeting infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to driving innovation and creating transformative solutions in the field of therapeutics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in monoclonal antibody or vaccine development.
• MSc or PhD in relevant life sciences field required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for monoclonal antibody products and vaccines.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Antibody Characterization

Vaccine Development

Assay Optimization

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

MSc in Virology, Immunology, Biotechnology

PhD in Virology, Immunology, Biotechnology

Tools

ELISA

Cell-based Functional Assays

Pharmacokinetic Studies

Pharmacodynamic Studies

Job description

Title: Scientist - Product Development, Therapeutics

Location: Greater Vancouver, BC

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Onsite, Monday to Friday, 8-hour workdays

Reporting to: VP, R&D

Compensation: $85,000 - 110,000 Base Salary

Ready to drive life-changing therapies through monoclonal antibody and vaccine development? Looking for a new challenge in an innovative, collaborative biotech company making a real impact?

Company Overview

Our client, a leading biotechnology company based in Greater Vancouver, focuses on developing innovative monoclonal antibody and vaccine therapeutics to address global health challenges such as infectious and autoimmune diseases. With a collaborative and fast-paced culture, this company is ideal for professionals passionate about driving innovation in healthcare and creating transformative solutions.

If you’re a self-motivated team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys tackling complex challenges, this role is for you.

Position Summary

As a Scientist in Monoclonal Antibody and Vaccine Therapeutics Development, you will drive innovation by advancing the company’s pipeline of antibody-based therapies and next-generation vaccines. You will lead experimental research, optimize therapeutic and vaccine-related assays, and solve production challenges, ensuring the development of effective, high-quality monoclonal antibody products and vaccines.

Your expertise in antibody characterization, vaccine development, assay optimization, and problem-solving will be critical to advancing the pipeline of therapeutic products targeting infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions, or inflammatory disorders. This role requires a detail-oriented, independent thinker with a deep understanding of virology and immuno-based therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute experiments and assays independently to support the development of monoclonal antibody products and vaccines.
• Enhance and refine assays for antibody and vaccine development (e.g., ELISA, cell-based functional assays, neutralization assays, potency assays, immunogenicity testing, and pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies) to ensure robust and reliable performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 for quality management systems, ICH Q6B for specifications and testing, and ICH Q5A for viral safety.
• Contribute to standardizing laboratory procedures in line with ICH Q8 for pharmaceutical development and ICH Q9 for quality risk management.
• Collaborate with regulatory and quality teams to support risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971 and GMP standards.
• Participate in validation studies to confirm monoclonal antibody and vaccine performance standards and ensure compliance with ICH Q2 for method validation.
• Characterize monoclonal antibodies and vaccines through binding, specificity, immunogenicity, and functional assays to support clinical and regulatory submissions.
• Analyze and summarize data critically, generating comprehensive reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to troubleshoot and resolve issues, mentoring junior staff as needed.
• Develop a thorough understanding of virology’s role in autoimmune and infectious diseases and its integration into monoclonal antibody and vaccine therapies.
• Manage laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

• MSc or PhD in Virology, Immunology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field, with at least 5 years of industry experience in monoclonal antibody or vaccine development.
• Experience and familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ICH Q5A, ICH Q6B, and ICH Q2 standards, as well as GMP/GLP guidelines for therapeutic and vaccine validation.
• Experience with hybridoma and recombinant antibody technologies is an asset.
• Knowledge of vaccine platforms such as mRNA, protein subunit, or viral vector-based systems is an asset.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and excel in a fast-evolving environment.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Contact Carla Campbell, TalentSphere - Life Sciences at [e-mail] for further information on this opportunity.