Co-op Student, Protein Engineering

Company Description

Zymeworks is a global biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets and developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult‑to‑treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. The company’s asset and royalty aggregation strategy focuses on optimizing positive future cash flows from an emerging portfolio of licensed products such as Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) and other licensed products and product candidates such as pasritamig.

In addition, Zymeworks is also building a portfolio of healthcare assets that can generate strong cash flows, while supporting the early‑stage development of innovative medicines. We are a global company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with operations in Bellevue, WA;
Dublin, IRE; and Singapore.

We are currently seeking a co‑op student to join our Protein Engineering team. The successful candidate will support experimental studies and tasks related to the purification and characterization of recombinant proteins, critically evaluate results, and contribute to the team effort to create best‑in‑class therapeutics.

This role will be located in Vancouver, BC and is full‑time onsite. The hourly wage for this co‑op position is $21.00 CAD.

• Assist with the purification of recombinant proteins using a variety of chromatography techniques, including affinity and size‑exclusion.
• Assist with the characterization of recombinant proteins using SDS‑PAGE, CE‑SDS, UV‑VIS spectrophotometry, and UPLC‑SEC.
• Prepare media, buffers, and reagents.
• Maintain accurate records of methods and raw data.
• Evaluate data and summarize results for presentations.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with scientific standards, OS&H regulations, and established Zymeworks policies and practices.
• Adhere to Zymeworks standard procedures for generating, documenting, and archiving data, and maintaining an up‑to‑date electronic laboratory notebook.
• Contribute to the routine maintenance of the laboratory.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related discipline.
• Available for a co‑op term of at least eight months. Successful completion of at least one relevant co‑op term is preferred.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a cross‑functional team and maintain effective working relationships.
• Highly organized with good attention to detail.
• Experience with protein purification and biophysical characterization methods is an asset.
• Knowledge of protein structure is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, both one‑on‑one and in a group setting.
• Results‑oriented.

Zymeworks’ employees are passionate, engaged, and extremely motivated to succeed. We are excited by the cutting‑edge science and technology, the endless possibilities this union holds, and the sheer opportunity to be part of something big.

As a co‑op student, you’ll get to work directly with the teams to learn and contribute to creating the best‑in‑class therapeutics. Our co‑op program is designed to challenge students to think critically by actively participating in projects, and to develop professionally and personally.

Our competitive program makes your time at Zymeworks worthwhile.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.