Co-op Student, In Vitro Biology

What You'll Do

• Performs in vitro experiments for the functional characterization of antibodies, ADCs, and small molecules using flow cytometry, high throughput screening, monolayer and 3D tissue culture, cell growth inhibition assays with various read-out modalities (luminescence, fluorescence, absorbance), and other methods as required. 
• Supports and performs mammalian tissue culture, maintaining numerous tumor cell lines using sterile technique. 
• Works with team to ensure cell lines are properly expanded, cryopreserved, and databases updated as required. 
• Conducts data analyses and prepares data presentations for dissemination in group meetings. 
• Adheres to Zymeworks standard procedures for generating, documenting, and archiving data, maintaining an accurate, up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook. 
• Conducts all activities in accordance with scientific standards, OS&H regulations and established Zymeworks policies and practices. 
• Contributes to a safe and highly efficient laboratory environment through ordering of consumables, preparation of solutions, stocking of consumables, and maintaining a clean working environment. 

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a related discipline, and successful completion of at least one relevant co-op term is required.  Availability for an 8-month co-op term is also required.  
• Experience involving mammalian tissue culture and cell-based assays including flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging, Western Blot, ELISA, or biochemical assays to characterize proteins and small molecules would be an asset. 
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high paced, fast changing environment.  
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-functional team.  
• Good oral and written communication skills. 
• Good computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (ie. Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with or knowledge of GraphPad Prism and FlowJo softwares are considered an asset. 
• Basic working knowledge of antibody structure and function. 

What’s in it for you?

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. 

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