Pharmaceutical Development 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 BSc or MSc degree in a relevant scientific field to join our Pharmaceutical Development team as a co-op or intern for an 8 month term, starting in May 2025.

This lab-based role will support efforts to understand formulation stability of antibodies, contributing to AbCellera’s CMC development platform.

This will include execution of forced degradation studies and analytical characterization of proteins, particles and excipients used in therapeutic antibody formulations.

While in this on-site position, based in beautiful Vancouver, you will receive guidance and support from experienced team members within the Pharmaceutical Development 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

• Supporting the design and execution of forced degradation studies, with guidance from members of the Pharmaceutical Development team, to elucidate formulation excipient degradation pathways and impact to antibody stability
• Running a variety of routine analytical techniques to characterize antibody formulations including : UPLC (SEC, ELSD), CE-SDS, iCIEF and particle characterization methods (flow imaging microscopy, HIAC)
• Collaborating with the Downstream and Analytical Process Development teams to contribute to studies investigating the impact of process-related impurities on antibody stability and function
• Contributing to the analysis, aggregation, interpretation, and presentation of experimental data within the Pharmaceutical Development team

We'd love to hear from you if

• You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program in a relevant field, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology
• You have foundational knowledge in protein biochemistry and a solid understanding of general analytical chemistry principles
• You are passionate about contributing to life-saving therapies through antibody formulation development
• You are curious and proactive, with a natural drive to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve complex challenges
• You are detail-oriented and organized, maintaining accuracy and productivity to keep projects on track
• You enjoy collaborating as part of a team and can communicate ideas and results clearly and effectively

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 23267 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 : December 6, 2024

Start date : May 1, 2025

Duration : 8 months

Location : Vancouver, BC

Workplace arrangement : On-site

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