In Vivo Assistant

Each of us cares about someone who will need medicines. That’s why our vision is to repeatedly beat the odds to deliver breakthrough medicines to patients that need them. We pursue truth and scientific rigour and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown.

We are seeking a motivated, meticulous, and conscientious candidate with hands-on in vivo laboratory experience to join our team. You will contribute to the discovery of therapeutic antibodies from natural immune repertoires, and through teamwork, innovation, and mutual support, together we tackle the most challenging scientific problems. 

How you might spend your days

• Performing daily health assessments, and reporting clinical observations to In Vivo Technicians
• Handling and receiving animals into the facility, and performing cage changes
• Organizing and preparing lab spaces, materials/consumables, and equipment for in vivo and ex vivo activities
• Ensuring cleanliness of the animal facility, including cage cleaning and preparation as well as disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste
• Organizing and performing sample shipments, keeping accurate records, and maintaining inventories 
• Maintaining a safe and productive work environment and lab facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with teammates and supporting the team where needed

We'd love to hear from you if

• You provide the highest level of animal care while performing in vivo activities
• You are able to work autonomously, and take pride in being self-motivated
• You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment with multiple competing priorities
• You have a Diploma or BSc in a relevant discipline, plus at least 1-2 years of experience working with animals, preferably in an in vivo research environment
• You are a fast learner, team player, and creative problem solver 
• You have excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills, and are known for your accountability and reliability 
• You are able to lift up to 25 kg, and are comfortable with long periods of standing and bending throughout your day
• You are able to work at least one weekend day per week

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $52,700 - $62,000 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 a strong sense of community and connections across AbCellera through our work, clubs, and socials.

About AbCellera

Creating medicines is the most important work we can do. 

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology, women’s health, immunology, and oncology. We have built a platform for advancing antibody drug programs from target to clinic, and we are using it to build our internal pipeline.

Today, our pipeline includes two drug candidates in clinical development, two preclinical development candidates (DCs) in Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling activities, and more than 20 active discovery programs across multiple modalities and indications.

We believe that when tenacious people share a vision and work together, they can truly have a positive impact. That’s why we hire for character and intelligence, not just for CVs or experience. 

We look for people with drive and energy. People we trust. People who need to know their days are being well spent. That their work really matters. In the end, our success will be measured by the impact of our medicines.

To apply

Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23371 in your cover letter. We receive a large volume of applications and are only able to contact those who are selected for an interview. All communication from our Talent Discovery team will come from an @abcellera.com email address.