Scientist II/Senior Scientist

The role

You will develop and optimize separations-based workflows to analyze and characterize proteins. This role supports the advancement of early-phase monoclonal antibody CMC programs.

What you will do

• Developing new separations-based analytical methods in support of release testing and product characterization
• Generating high quality data in support of method development, qualification, and product characterization
• Establishing laboratory workflows and creating best practices
• Evaluating new technologies to improve throughput, precision, accuracy, capabilities, and overall quality of separations methods
• Collaborating with CMC technical teams through technical guidance, investigation support, data generation, interpretation, and presentation
• Publishing and communicating technical reports on separations-based investigations and findings to support regulatory submissions
• Providing technical expertise for the separations team and mentoring junior team members

Required qualifications

• PhD in biology, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a related discipline plus 2-5 years of related industry experience (Scientist II) or 5+ years (Senior Scientist)
• MSc and significant relevant industry experience will also be considered
• Hands-on experience performing and developing methods for analytical techniques such as SEC, RP-LC, CE, and icIEF
• Demonstrated expertise in therapeutic biophysical and biochemical protein characterization focusing on protein separation technologies, and/or protein analytics in either academia or industry
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (e.g. Benchling), experimental data capture (e.g. Empower), and the associated 21 CFR part 11 compliance requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory filings such as CTAs, INDs, BLAs, IMPDs
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements as it pertains to CMC activities for monoclonal antibodies (FDA, EMA, ICH, etc)

Nice to have

• experience guiding junior scientists in the lab

Benefits

• equity
• annual bonus dependent on individual and company performance
• 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution
• CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance
• annual vacation
• professional development opportunities
• comprehensive health benefits
• Scientific and technical mentorship

About the company

AbCellera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology, women’s health, immunology, and oncology.