Associate Scientist, Protein Engineering (Lab)
- Employer
- Zymeworks Inc
- Location
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Salary
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Closing date
- Jun 30, 2019
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- Position
- Principal Scientist, Medical Oncologist
- Category
- Medical Oncology, Biochemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Education
- PHD
- Career Fair Category
- Career Fair
Job Details
Associate Scientist, Protein Engineering (Lab)
Zymeworks is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of next-generation bispecific and multifunctional biotherapeutics. 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.
Zymeworks is seeking a highly-motivated professional who is looking to grow their career with our company.
This position will report to the Lab Head, Protein Engineering and will be based in Vancouver, B.C.
Key Responsibilities
- Designs, implements and executes research and feasibility studies in collaboration with a larger research team.
- Records experimental data and reviews experimental process and results with Supervisor and/or coworkers. Provides input into future investigations.
- Presents the progress of experiments to departmental team.
- May coordinate inter-departmental activities and research efforts.
- Prepares study reports.
- May direct and mentor junior staff.
- Contributes to scientific literature and conferences.
- Maintains a clean, organized and operational lab.
- Conducts all activities in accordance with scientific standards, OH&S regulations and established policies and practices.
- Liaises with project team leads and laboratory personnel to ensure advancement of projects and programs.
- Fosters effective and collaborative working relationships across the organization.
Qualifications and Experience
- PhD in a scientific discipline or equivalent in engineering, and a minimum of 0 to 2 years’ related experience (may include post-doctoral experience) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Effective critical and analytical thinking skills, incorporating integrity in all decision making
- Meticulous record keeping and reporting skills
- Effective organization skills and the ability to manage concurrent deliverables and work effectively in a challenging, milestone-driven environment
- Effective oral and scientific/technical writing communication skills
- Effective understanding of protein chemistry
- Effective level of scientific knowledge and technical skills, which may include:
- molecular biology
- protein expression using mammalian and bacterial expression systems
- protein purification using immunoaffinity, IEX, SEC, IMAC, HIC
- protein analytical techniques such as PAGE, Western blotting, CE-SDS
- bioactivity characterization of proteins using techniques such as ELISA, MSD, SPR, BLI, KINEXA, flow cytometry
- protein biophysical characterization techniques such as UPLC-SEC, RF-HPLC, HIC, DSC, DSF, AUC, DLS, cIEF, LC-MS
- protein modification techniques such as bioconjugation, redox chemistry, enzymatic digestion cell-based proliferation, viability and cytotoxicity assays
Why Work for Us?
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. and our current openings, please visit our website at www.zymeworks.com.
We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, please apply online at https://zymeworks.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=166 . Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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