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.
About the Position
We are currently seeking a co-op student to join the Bioconjugation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting experimental tasks related to protein conjugation and characterization. The Co-op Student, Bioconjugation will frequently be challenged to critically analyze results, and contribute to the Zymeworks team effort to create best-in-class therapeutics. This position reports to a Scientist in Bioconjugation and will be based in Vancouver, BC. The candidate must be available to work on site without relocation assistance.
The hourly wage for this co-op position is $21.00 CAD.
The student is expected to participate in the development of antibody drug conjugates:
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 are required. Availability for an 8 month co-op term is also required.
Skills and Abilities:
Why Work for Us?
Innovation. Act with Integrity. Collaboration. Embrace Diversity. Care
We come from many countries, cultures, races, ethnicities, abilities, and nationalities. We bring our passions including singing, biking, swimming, dancing, cooking, volunteering, parenting, coaching, and much more! We are proud of our nearly equal balance of men and women and strengthened by our non-binary and transgender team members. Every employee belongs.
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. To learn more about Zymeworks Inc., please visit our website at www.zymeworks.com.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please apply via our career page. Please upload your transcript along with your resume and cover letter.