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Biology Intern

Canada, Vancouver 3300.00 - 3700.00 CAD / Month · Job Posted March 05, 2026
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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

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