Central Services and Logistics Assistant (12-month contract)

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AbCellera is seeking a motivated Central Services and Logistics Assistant for a 12-month onsite contract in Vancouver to support lab operations by managing glassware, inventories, waste and shipments with the Logistics team. You’ll oversee washing, sterilization, and stocking of glassware and tools, perform preventive maintenance on autoclaves and washers, manage uniforms, coordinate hazardous waste manifests, ensure safety SOP compliance, and handle receipt and delivery of goods including temperature sensitive and dangerous materials. The ideal candidate has at least one year of lab support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment. Apply online with Job ID 23373, tailor your cover letter to highlight relevant experience, and expect contact only if selected for an interview; you will receive communications from @abcellera.com. The role offers CAD 48,000 to 60,000 plus equity, bonus, RRSP contribution, benefits, and development opportunities.

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 highly motivated Central Services and Logistics Assistant to join our Facilities Operations team for a 12-month term. You’ll use your keen eye for detail to ensure our lab teams are well supported by managing daily glassware activities, maintaining inventories, and supporting waste management. You will assist with the safe and timely shipment and receipt of materials, collaborating closely with our Logistics team.

How you might spend your days:

• Overseeing the washing, sterilization, and stocking of laboratory glassware and precision tools
• Performing routine preventative maintenance on autoclaves, glassware washers, and ovens
• Managing the collection, distribution, and inventory levels of laboratory uniforms
• Facilitating the collection of hazardous waste, including preparation of manifests, and ensuring waste containers in labs are appropriately restocked
• Liaising with various service providers to ensure standards are being met
• Maintaining a compliant laboratory environment and adhering to established safety procedures and SOPs
• Assisting with the receipt, shipment, and delivery of goods, and performing other daily tasks in accordance with training provided such as regular counting, picking, packing, shipment sampling, sortation system, and inventory management
• Ensuring all material transactions are executed in a timely and appropriate manner, including handling of temperature-sensitive and dangerous goods

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have at least one year of professional experience in a laboratory support role, in addition to a high school diploma or equivalent
• You take pride in being a self-motivated person, fast learner, collaborative team player, and creative problem solver
• You have excellent documentation, organizational, and communication skills
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment and coordinating with your team to juggle multiple competing priorities

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $48,000 - $60,000 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 23373 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.