Research Scientist II - Toxicology

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AbCellera is seeking a Research Scientist II to join its Nonclinical Safety team onsite in Vancouver, designing and executing in vitro and in vivo toxicology studies, maintaining GLP data, and contributing to regulatory sections while collaborating across teams to advance our biologics programs. A PhD in Toxicology or related field with 2-5 years of hands-on toxicology experience is preferred, MSc with 7+ years considered, plus a drive to learn safety assessment for large molecules and strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. Offers CAD 100k-125k, equity, bonus, RRSP, lifestyle allowance, benefits, and mentorship. Apply with Job ID 23374; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; tailor your resume to emphasize GLP, data integrity, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional impact.

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 dynamic and detail-oriented Research Scientist II to join our growing Nonclinical Safety team. You will be responsible for supporting our team's efforts in developing and executing toxicology studies to assess the safety of our drug candidates. For this role, you will require a strong understanding of toxicology principles as well as hands-on experience with in vitro and/or in vivo studies.

How you might spend your days

• Designing, planning, and supporting the execution of in vitro and/or in vivo toxicology studies as needed, adhering to the appropriate regulatory guidelines and communicating toxicology study results internally 
• Updating and maintaining proper recording of nonclinical safety study data, as required by Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Assisting with the authoring of toxicology sections of Regulatory documentation
• Collaborating with scientists across various teams at AbCellera to ensure high data quality and that studies meet the company’s objectives
• Contributing to the development of our toxicology programs and participating as a nonclinical safety/toxicology representative as needed
• Maintaining an active scan of published toxicology data relevant to AbCellera’s product portfolio, and continuously expanding your knowledge base 

We'd love to hear from you if

• You hold a PhD in Toxicology or related biological science field, and have a minimum of 2-5 years of related experience in an academic or industry environment; candidates with a MSc and 7+ years of relevant experience will also be considered
• You have hands-on experience with in vitro and/or in vivo toxicology studies
• You have a strong desire to learn and develop proficiency with nonclinical safety assessment of large molecules/biologics
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $100,000 - $125,000 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 23374 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.