Company Description
Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation, bispecific and multifunctional biotherapeutics, initially focused on the treatment of cancer. Zymeworks' suite of complementary therapeutic platforms and its fully-integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly-differentiated product candidates.
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.
Zymeworks is proudly headquartered in our brand new, net-zero facility located in the vibrant Main St biotech hub of Vancouver, BC, with operations in Bellevue, WA, Dublin, Ireland, Singapore and the Bay Area.
This role will be located in our Vancouver, BC R&D laboratory and is full-time onsite.
- Performs experiments following established protocols.
- Applies knowledge of scientific methodologies in conducting data analyses.
- Troubleshoots methods and suggests changes to methods.
- Contributes to experimental design to advance therapeutic programs.
- Documents raw and analyzed data and maintains inventory databases.
- Independently interprets results and presents to team.
- Prepares written reports and analyses of experiments.
- Seeks to understand ongoing projects through extensive attention to scientific literature and internally generated data.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, neat, organized and operational lab.
- Conducts all activities in accordance with scientific standards, OH&S regulations and established policies and practices.
- May co-author scientific papers.
- Actively works to foster an environment of effective and collaborative working relationships amongst employees.
- Requires a BSc in a scientific discipline.
- Experience with cancer immunology and autoimmunity is beneficial.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross-functional team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high paced, fast changing environment.
- Critical observation skills and strong statistical analysis capability.
- Excellent oral, presentation, and scientific/technical writing skills.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays would be an asset.
- Experience with assay development would be an asset.
- Familiarity with some of the following lab techniques:
- Flow cytometry
- ELISA/MSD
- High-content analysis
- Immunological/co-culture assays
- Reporter Gene Assays
- Cell-separation
- General knowledge of antibody structure/function
Mammalian tissue culture
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Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes competitive salaries, generous benefits, an outstanding work environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth. We regularly benchmark our compensation against leading biotechnology companies in our geographies.
The Canadian base salary range for this full time position is $48,000 - $74,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canadian locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by a variety of factors and the salary offered may vary depending on the successful candidate’s location and qualifications (including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, education, training, skills, and experience).
Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
Our team enjoys:
- Industry leading vacation and paid time off
- Excellent health and wellness benefits
- Zymelife health and wellness benefits
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Matching country specific pension savings program
- Employee Share Purchase Program
- Employee Equity Program
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.
