Scientist - Product Development, Therapeutics
Vancouver, BC · Science/ResearchTitle: Scientist - Product Development, Therapeutics
Location: Greater Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Onsite, Monday to Friday, 8-hour workdays
Reporting to: VP, R&D
Compensation: $85,000 - 110,000 Base Salary
Ready to drive life-changing therapies through monoclonal antibody and vaccine development? Looking for a new challenge in an innovative, collaborative biotech company making a real impact?
Company Overview
Our client, a leading biotechnology company based in Greater Vancouver, focuses on developing innovative monoclonal antibody and vaccine therapeutics to address global health challenges such as infectious and autoimmune diseases. With a collaborative and fast-paced culture, this company is ideal for professionals passionate about driving innovation in healthcare and creating transformative solutions.
If you’re a self-motivated team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys tackling complex challenges, this role is for you.
Scientist – Product Development, Therapeutics
Position Summary
As a Scientist in Monoclonal Antibody and Vaccine Therapeutics Development, you will drive innovation by advancing the company’s pipeline of antibody-based therapies and next-generation vaccines. You will lead experimental research, optimize therapeutic and vaccine-related assays, and solve production challenges, ensuring the development of effective, high-quality monoclonal antibody products and vaccines.
Your expertise in antibody characterization, vaccine development, assay optimization, and problem-solving will be critical to advancing the pipeline of therapeutic products targeting infectious diseases, autoimmune conditions, or inflammatory disorders. This role requires a detail-oriented, independent thinker with a deep understanding of virology and immuno-based therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, plan, and execute experiments and assays independently to support the development of monoclonal antibody products and vaccines.
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Enhance and refine assays for antibody and vaccine development (e.g., ELISA, cell-based functional assays, neutralization assays, potency assays, immunogenicity testing, and pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies) to ensure robust and reliable performance.
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Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 for quality management systems, ICH Q6B for specifications and testing, and ICH Q5A for viral safety.
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Contribute to standardizing laboratory procedures in line with ICH Q8 for pharmaceutical development and ICH Q9 for quality risk management.
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Collaborate with regulatory and quality teams to support risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971 and GMP standards.
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Participate in validation studies to confirm monoclonal antibody and vaccine performance standards and ensure compliance with ICH Q2 for method validation.
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Characterize monoclonal antibodies and vaccines through binding, specificity, immunogenicity, and functional assays to support clinical and regulatory submissions.
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Analyze and summarize data critically, generating comprehensive reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
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Provide technical guidance to troubleshoot and resolve issues, mentoring junior staff as needed.
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Develop a thorough understanding of virology’s role in autoimmune and infectious diseases and its integration into monoclonal antibody and vaccine therapies.
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Manage laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.
Qualifications and Experience
- MSc or PhD in Virology, Immunology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field, with at least 5 years of industry experience in monoclonal antibody or vaccine development.
- Experience and familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ICH Q5A, ICH Q6B, and ICH Q2 standards, as well as GMP/GLP guidelines for therapeutic and vaccine validation
- Experience with hybridoma and recombinant antibody technologies is an asset.
- Knowledge of vaccine platforms such as mRNA, protein subunit, or viral vector-based systems is an asset.
- Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and excel in a fast-evolving environment
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
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Contact Carla Campbell, TalentSphere - Life Sciences at ccampbell@talentpshere.ca for further information on this opportunity.
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