Job Description

Company Description
Zymeworks is a publicly listed (NASDAQ:ZYME) clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation, biospecific 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 Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA and Dublin, Ireland. We offer a hybrid work environment with most team members working in-office three days per week.

As a condition of employment, Zymeworks requires all employees, except those with an approved medical or religious exemption, to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs advanced experiments for the functional characterization of multispecific antibodies for different pipeline programs, using various co-culture assays and experimental techniques, following established protocols.
• Applies knowledge of scientific methodologies in conducting technically demanding analyses and interpretation.
• Troubleshoots methods and suggests novel and impactful 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 analysis of complex experiments.
• May provide advanced technical guidance.
• Reviews work of team members for thoroughness and completeness.
• 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 or author scientific papers.
• Actively works to foster an environment of effective and collaborative working relationships amongst employees, management, and external partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Requires a BSc in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 2-3 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in 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
• Transient transfection of mammalian cell lines
• Mammalian tissue culture

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.

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 RRSP / 401K 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.

Date: Jan 17, 2023

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