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From target to the clinic. AbCellera’s platform integrates biology, computation, and engineering to develop impactful antibody-based medicines. We’re scientists, engineers, and business professionals who work together to turn scientific insights into breakthrough medicines. We pursue truth and scientific rigor. We think independently, act with conviction, and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown. We offer the opportunity to stretch and explore, and to work on things that matter. We are looking for a motivated and talented individual currently pursuing a Life Sciences degree in a relevant field to join our Biology teams as a co-op or intern for an 8 month term, starting in May 2026. Your day-to-day will be focused on supporting the high-throughput screening workflows for antibody drug discovery. You will work alongside our core lab leadership and project teams to ensure that our laboratory and workflows meet project deliverables and timelines. While in this position, based in beautiful Vancouver, you will receive guidance and supervision from experienced team members within the Biology teams. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting high-throughput screening workflows in collaboration with project teams to meet deliverables and timelines
Preparing cell isolates from primary sources
Executing cell enrichment protocols
Preparing, labelling and aliquoting common lab reagents and bulk media to support scientific workflows
Maintaining cell stocks and freezer inventories
Collaborating with Lab Management teams to organize, order and maintain common inventories and reagents
Performing lab organization and maintenance tasks, such as chemical inventory checks and setting up new instruments
Maintaining and implementing standard operating procedures while recognizing and addressing opportunities for improvements
Gaining expertise in routine cell screening and high-throughput functional validation procedures and growing your technical skill set
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a BSc program in Cell Biology, Immunology, or other relevant Life Science
Strong interpersonal skills and thrive in a team setting
Enjoy bench work and looking to hone technical skill set
Acquired foundational laboratory skills such as pipetting and aseptic cell culture technique
Hands-on experience with, or a keen interest in learning about, cell culture and cell assessment methods
Self-motivated, a fast learner, and willing to take initiative
Excited to learn about the drug discovery and development pipeline
Available to work flexible hours
Nice to have:
Hands-on experience in a wet lab environment
What we offer:
Vacation allowance
Additional days off as part of company-wide office closures
Sick leave time
Scientific and technical mentorship
Teams and social groups to build community and connections