Molecular Interactions Intern (8-month Co-op/Internship)

AbCellera is breaking the barriers of conventional drug development to propel antibody-based medicines from target to clinic. We are a team of scientists, engineers, creatives, and business professionals who believe that advancing science enhances lives. We have developed technologies to unlock high-value drug targets, including antibody-drug conjugates and T-cell engagers for cancer, and complex transmembrane proteins for indications such as metabolic and endocrine conditions, pain, and autoimmunity.

We are looking for a motivated and talented individual currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Biochemistry or Biology, to join our Binding team as a co-op or intern for an 8 month term, starting in May 2025. You will spend your days in the lab investigating protein-protein interactions using state-of-the-art techniques such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR) or biolayer interferometry (BLI) to advance our antibody discovery programs.  

While in this on-site position, based in beautiful Vancouver, you will receive guidance and supervision from experienced team members within the Binding team. The internship is designed to offer exposure to real-world projects and the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of antibody-based medicines from target to clinic within Canada.

How you might spend your days

• Learning and applying lab techniques such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR) or biolayer interferometry (BLI) to support antibody drug discovery programs
• Learning about antibody drug discovery and development, and antibody-antigen interactions
• Contributing to method development, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Collaborating with teammates to solve problems, analyze, interpret and communicate data
• Performing literature review for experiments
• Participating and presenting in team meetings

We'd love to hear from you if

• You think critically, are curious, and are excited to learn about and work with antibodies
• You have a solid understanding of protein biochemistry, and knowledge of/interest in analytical and biophysical techniques
• You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, and have previous experience operating in a wet lab environment 
• You are self-motivated and have the initiative and drive to meet goals under project timelines
• You have excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills with impeccable attention to detail
• You have the ability to function effectively as part of a team

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $3,300 - $3,700 per month, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we offer a number of ways to support AbCellerites in maximizing their work-life synergy. You will have a vacation allowance as well as additional days off as part of our company-wide office closures (a real value to all!), and sick leave time while on your internship. 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 that discovers and develops antibody-based medicines that help people live longer, happier, and more productive lives. We are focused on bringing innovative medicines to patients, both by advancing our internal pipeline of programs and partnering with companies that have novel science or innovative technology.

And it all starts with our team. We’ve built a place where people feel they are part of something bigger than themselves. A place that exists to push the limits of science and technology, and aims to bring better therapies to patients.

We look for people with drive and energy. Idealists. People we love and people we trust. This may be unconventional, but it is the key to our success. 

To apply

Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23251 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. 

Application deadline: November 25, 2024

Start date: May 1, 2025

Duration: 8 months

Location: Vancouver, BC

Workplace arrangement: On-site

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