Associate MSAT Engineer (12-month contract)

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 looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Associate MSAT Engineer to join our Manufacturing Science Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working within the Clinical Manufacturing team, you will contribute to the initial manufacturing activities at AbCellera’s new GMP clinical monoclonal antibody manufacturing facility. 

How you might spend your days

• Performing data collection, analysis, and trending for manufacturing batches (e.g., bioreactor, chromatography, and filtration steps)
• Supporting execution and documentation of process characterization, scale-up, or troubleshooting studies
• Participating in deviation investigations and supporting root cause analysis
• Maintaining and organizing process monitoring databases and dashboards
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, QA, and Process Development teams to transfer knowledge and support batch readiness activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., process robustness, yield improvement, or documentation efficiency)

We'd love to hear from you if

• You have 2+ years of related work experience in bioprocess development within a GMP manufacturing setting
• You have a BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Industrial) or Life Sciences (Biotech, Pharmaceutical Sciences) 
• You are strongly self-motivated and are able to identify project needs and follow that up with building and implementing solutions
• You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team
• You have excellent documentation and communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail
• You are able to learn new technologies and platforms quickly, accurately, and efficiently
• You are enthusiastic about applying your expertise to biopharmaceutical manufacturing; prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be considered an asset

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $57,000 - $71,154 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer a 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution, a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, 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 23335 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.