From target to the clinic. AbCellera’s platform integrates biology, computation, and engineering to develop impactful antibody-based medicines. We’re scientists, engineers, and business professionals who work together to turn scientific insights into breakthrough medicines. We pursue truth and scientific rigor. We think independently, act with conviction, and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown. We offer the opportunity to stretch and explore, and to work on things that matter.
We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Quality Control Manager to lead day-to-day QC laboratory operations with a primary focus on Microbiology. You will provide strong in-lab presence, deep technical mentorship, and troubleshooting expertise across microbial methods, EM programs, utilities monitoring, and contamination investigations. In addition to your microbiology leadership, you will support broader QC functions such as stability, sample management, raw materials testing, and analytical assays including UPLC, ELISA, or spectrophotometry.
How you might spend your days
- Leading all Microbiology operations, including bioburden, endotoxin, microbial ID, growth promotion, EM sampling, water testing, and trending
- Troubleshooting microbiological assays, contamination events, and EM deviations, ensuring timely and compliant resolution
- Providing daily in-lab mentorship to the QC team, fostering strong technique, aseptic practices, and microbiological best practices
- Ensuring microbiology labs and adjacent QC spaces remain inspection-ready, including GMP housekeeping and equipment readiness
- Coordinating stability pulls, sample preparation, testing, and data tracking across QC programs
- Overseeing sample receipt, chain-of-custody, aliquoting, storage conditions, and distribution workflows
- Supporting routine sampling, testing, and trending of Utilities (WFI, clean steam, compressed gases) with appropriate documentation
- Reviewing micro data packages, protocols, reports, and testing documentation for accuracy and adherence to ALCOA++ principles
- Collaborating with Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, Materials, and Manufacturing teammates to ensure smooth operational flow and timely release/testing
We'd love to hear from you if
- You bring deep, hands-on Microbiology experience in a regulated (GMP) QC environment, and are confident in leading microbial methods, EM programs, utilities monitoring, and contamination troubleshooting
- You have experience mentoring or leading team members working within microbiology labs or cleanroom/controlled environments
- You have 10+ years of hands-on QC microbiology experience in a GMP setting, in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences field
- You communicate clearly, collaborate well, and maintain calm, structured decision-making under pressure
- You demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and a solutions-focused mindset when supporting analysts or resolving micro-related issues
- You are organized, detail-oriented, and committed to inspection readiness and data integrity
- You thrive in an environment requiring in-lab leadership, cross-functional coordination, and prioritization of operational needs
- You have experience with stability programs, sample management workflows, and raw materials testing coordination
- You are familiar with analytical assays such as UPLC, ELISA, or spectrophotometry (desirable)
What we offer
AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $105,600 - $132,000 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 we prioritize teams and social groups to build community and connections across AbCellera.
About AbCellera
AbCellera is a global company focused on delivering breakthrough medicines that alleviate suffering, extend lives, and improve health. Our platform includes fully integrated capabilities to create first-in-class and best-in-class antibody medicines, from discovery to clinical manufacturing.
We are using our technological advantage to develop programs across multiple indications including endocrine and metabolic conditions, oncology, and inflammation and autoimmunity. We’re advancing programs involving complex transmembrane proteins, bispecifics, and antibody drug conjugates.
Creating medicines is the most important work we can do. 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 23334 in your cover letter. We apologize in advance, but 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.