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 motivated and talented individual currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or other relevant field, to join our Manufacturing Science Team as a co-op or intern for an 8 month term starting in May 2026. Working within the Clinical Manufacturing team, you will contribute to the initial manufacturing activities at AbCellera’s new GMP clinical monoclonal antibody manufacturing facility.
While in this on-site position, based in beautiful Vancouver, you will receive guidance and supervision from experienced team members within the Manufacturing Science team. The internship is designed to offer exposure to real-world projects and the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of antibody-based medicines from target to clinic within Canada.
How you might spend your days
- Assisting in data collection, analysis, and trending for manufacturing batches (e.g., bioreactor, chromatography, and filtration steps)
- Supporting execution and documentation of process characterization, scale-up, or troubleshooting studies
- Participating in deviation investigations and supporting root cause analysis
- Maintaining and organizing process monitoring databases and dashboards
- Collaborating with Manufacturing, QA, and Process Development teams to transfer knowledge and support batch readiness activities
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., process robustness, yield improvement, or documentation efficiency)
We'd love to hear from you if
- You are currently pursuing a BSc or MSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Industrial) or Life Sciences (Biotech, Pharmaceutical Sciences)
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office suite including MS Excel and MS Visio
- You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of cross-functional team
- You have excellent documentation and communication skills, as well as strong attention to detail
- You are able to learn new technologies and platforms quickly, accurately, and efficiently
- You are enthusiastic about applying your expertise to biopharmaceutical manufacturing; prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be considered an asset
What we offer
AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $3,300 - $3,700 per month, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we offer a number of ways to support AbCellerites in maximizing their work-life synergy. You will have a vacation allowance as well as additional days off as part of our company-wide office closures (a real value to all!), and sick leave time while on your internship. 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 23326 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.
Start date: May 4, 2026
Duration: 8 months
Location: Vancouver, BC
Workplace arrangement: On-site