Co-op Student, Protein Engineering

Zymeworks Inc.•Vancouver, BC

About The Position

This co-op position offers students the opportunity to work directly with teams to learn and contribute to creating best-in-class therapeutics. The program is designed to challenge students to think critically by actively participating in projects, and to develop professionally and personally. The competitive program aims to make the time at Zymeworks worthwhile.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or related discipline.
Available for a co-op term of at least 8-months.
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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, both one-on-one and in a group setting.
Results-oriented.
Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of at least one relevant co-op term is preferred.
Experience with protein purification and biophysical characterization methods is an asset.
Knowledge of protein structure is an asset.

Responsibilities

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 a variety of techniques including 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.