Senior Scientist, Analytical Development (Separation Sciences)

AbCellera; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Vancouver seeks a Senior Scientist for its Analytical Development team. This role involves leading the Separation Sciences team, improving analytical methods, and supporting regulatory submissions. Ideal candidates have a PhD and extensive experience in protein characterization, contributing to the development of innovative therapies.

Benefits

Equity

Annual bonus based on performance

6% RRSP contribution

Active Lifestyle Allowance of CAD $1,500

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in biophysical and biochemical protein characterization.
• PhD or MSc with substantial industry experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Separation Sciences team.
• Establish laboratory workflows and best practices.
• Author technical reports for regulatory submissions.

Skills

protein characterization

protein separation technologies

biochemical analytics

communication

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline

MSc degree

Tools

Benchling

Job description

Senior Scientist, Analytical Development (Separation Sciences)

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From target to the clinic. AbCellera’s platform integrates biology, computation, and engineering to develop impactful antibody-based medicines. We’re scientists, engineers, and business professionals who work together to turn scientific insights into breakthrough medicines. We pursue truth and scientific rigor. We think independently, act with conviction, and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown. We offer the opportunity to stretch and explore, and to work on things that matter.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join the Analytical Development team at AbCellera. You will be responsible for leading the Separation Sciences team, overseeing the continuous improvement of existing platform analytical test methods and the introduction of new test methods and analytical technology. As an Analytical Lead on CMC programs, you will work to meet all analytical requirements and progress our CMC programs to regulatory submission and provide critical post-approval support. Your contributions will directly impact our mission of delivering groundbreaking therapies to patients worldwide.

How You Might Spend Your Days

• Establishing laboratory workflows and creating best practices for the Analytical Development Separation Sciences sub-function
• Generating high quality data in support of Analytical Development, GMP-enabling method fit-for-purpose testing, method qualifications, and regulatory filings
• Aggregating and presenting data to the Analytical Development team and across CMC
• Authoring technical reports to support regulatory submissions
• Contributing to CMC technical teams in the form of investigation support, data generation, interpretation, and presentation
• Collaborating to support evaluation of preclinical drug candidates as part of an Early Manufacturability Assessment
• Researching and evaluating technological advances in the field of analytical chemistry
• Connecting scientific experimental design and execution to key business objectives
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if

• You have demonstrated expertise in therapeutic biophysical and biochemical protein characterization focusing on protein separation technologies, and/or protein analytics in either academia or industry
• You have a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline, and 5-8+ years of related experience; or a MSc degree and at least 10-12 years of industry experience
• You are an innovator that is excited to develop new approaches to the discovery and development of therapeutics
• You have familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (Benchling), experimental data capture, and the associated 21 CFR part 11 compliance requirements; and a good understanding of regulatory filings such as INDs, BLAs, and IMPDs
• You are an outstanding communicator and team player, motivated about the opportunity to work with a team on challenging problems that matter, with speed
  
  

What We Offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $105,600 - $132,000 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution.

You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits. Scientific and technical mentorship is a priority. And you’ll find we prioritize teams and social groups to build community and connections across AbCellera.

About AbCellera

AbCellera is a global company focused on delivering breakthrough medicines that alleviate suffering, extend lives, and improve health. Our platform includes fully integrated capabilities to create first-in-class and best-in-class antibody medicines, from discovery to clinical manufacturing.

We are using our technological advantage to develop programs across multiple indications including endocrine and metabolic conditions, oncology, and inflammation and autoimmunity. We’re advancing programs involving complex transmembrane proteins, bispecifics, and antibody drug conjugates.

Creating medicines is the most important work we can do. When tenacious people share a vision and work together, they can truly have a positive impact. That’s why we hire for character and intelligence, not just for CVs or experience.

We look for people with drive and energy. People we trust. People who need to know their days are being well spent. That their work really matters. In the end, our success will be measured by the impact of our medicines.

To apply

Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23298 in your cover letter. We apologize in advance, but we receive a large volume of applications and are only able to contact those who are selected for an interview. All communication from our Talent Discovery team will come from an @abcellera.com email address.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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