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 highly motivated Research Scientist with an immunology and/or oncology background to join our Lead Biology Assessment team. You will contribute to the functional assessment and development of bispecific and multispecific T cell engagers, with a focus on characterizing the breadth and quality of T cell responses. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, executing, analyzing, and interpreting the data from scientific experiments, and presenting the data at multidisciplinary team meetings. You are a highly motivated individual who is excited to contribute to the development of novel T cell engagers. Above all, you are a team player who thrives in a fast-paced work environment with multiple competing priorities.

How you might spend your days

• Designing, optimizing, and executing in vitro and ex vivo functional assays to test pre-clinical bispecific and multispecific T cell engagers 
• Performing routine immunological and T cell-specific assays including flow cytometry, cytokine analyses, cytotoxicity, and mechanism of action studies 
• Working with adherent and suspension cell culture, including primary immune and cancer cell lines
• Collaborating with other team members across the company to meet project deliverables and timelines
• Preparing reports (documents, presentations) to present to internal project teams

We'd love to hear from you if

• You have a PhD in Immunology, Oncology, or related field, or a MSc plus 5 years of experience in an academic or industry environment
• You have demonstrated experience in T cell biology, immuno-oncology, and/or T cell functional assays
• You have hands-on experience using techniques such as flow cytometry for immune cell phenotyping, MSD or Luminex for cytokine analyses, and/or experience with technical platforms to assess T cell dependent cytotoxicity 
• You think critically, are curious, and are competent in experimental design and execution
• You are good at communicating scientific and/or technical concepts 
• You are self-motivated, highly organized, and work as part of a team to meet goals under tight project timelines

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $75,200 - $94,000 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution. 

You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits. 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 23239 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.