Quality Associate (12-month contract)

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AbCellera is hiring a 12-month contract Quality Associate onsite in Vancouver to support Quality Assurance, quality systems, and supplier quality through document control, SOP writing, records review, and archiving. You’ll help manage Veeva QualityDocs and Veeva Vault, support SAP workflows and supplier communications, build dashboards for real-time quality metrics, and assist during audits and inspections. Strong accuracy and organization, comfort with structured processes, and a willingness to learn SAP and Veeva are essential, as is clear written and verbal communication and a collaborative mindset. A diploma or undergrad in life sciences is preferred. Apply via our site, reference Job ID 23375; you’ll be contacted only if shortlisted; communications will come from an abcellera.com address. Salary CAD $52,000 to $65,000 annually plus bonus and benefits.

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.

If you're looking to launch your career in quality assurance within the biotech industry, this is a great place to start. As a Quality Associate, you'll play a hands-on role supporting the systems, records, and processes that keep our Quality Assurance, Quality Systems & Compliance, and Supplier Quality teams running smoothly - and ultimately help us deliver on our growing portfolio of antibody-based medicines.

How you might spend your days

• Helping manage our document management system (Veeva QualityDocs) by organizing files, updating records, and supporting team members with day-to-day questions
• Writing and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions to keep our documentation practices on track
• Reviewing and approving documents to ensure records are accurate, complete, and meet internal quality standards, and supporting the process of updating and issuing controlled documents when changes are needed
• Archiving physical and digital records - including scanning, organizing, and cataloging batch records and logbooks - and keeping our document archive accurate, organized, and audit-ready
• Supporting our training platform (Veeva Vault) by reviewing course content and helping ensure training records stay current
• Contributing to routine document reviews and helping track quality metrics used in management reporting
• Providing administrative support during internal audits and regulatory inspections
• Managing user access in Veeva, responding to system support requests, and helping build dashboards that track quality data in real time
• Supporting workflows in SAP, coordinating with suppliers on change notifications and quality communications, and assisting with vendor documentation and batch record collation for product release activities

We'd love to hear from you if

• You take pride in accuracy and staying organized, whether that's from coursework, a co-op, or a previous role, you consistently produce work you can stand behind
• You've worked with digital platforms or systems before and are eager to learn new tools like SAP and Veeva - we'll set you up for success
• You have a basic awareness of documentation practices and are comfortable following structured processes in a regulated or professional environment
• You express yourself well in writing and in conversation, work effectively with others, and aren't afraid to ask questions or flag concerns when something doesn't look right
• You bring a growth mindset to your work, thrive when there's a lot to learn, and look for ways to contribute and improve 
• You hold a diploma or undergraduate degree, preferably in a life sciences, health sciences, or a related field

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $52,000 - $65,000 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, 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 23375 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.