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UBC University-Industry Liaison Office (multiple positions)
adMare Bioinnovations (multiple positions)
Variational AI (multiple positions)
STEMCELL Technologies (multiple positions)
BC Genome Science Centre (multiple positions)
Aspect Biosystems (multiple positions)
AbCellera (multiple positions)
Zymeworks (multiple positions)
See also the Postdoctoral Fellows Office career opportunities page for more job openings.
Career resources:
- Faculty Careers at UBC
- Academic Careers (Canada-focused)
- University Affairs
- Science Magazine – Careers
- The Scientist – Careers
- Nature Careers
(last updated: January 11, 2021)
UBC University-Industry Liaison Office
Job Title: Technology Transfer Officer
Geo location expected: Vancouver
The UILO’s mission is to maximize the global impact of UBC’s research for the economic and social benefit of the University, and the people of British Columbia and Canada. We do this through innovation and excellence in developing and commercializing technologies. The position is critical to the evaluation, development and commercialization of University research in the life sciences through fostering industry sponsored, basic, applied, and clinical research, technology evaluation, intellectual property protection, and market research.
Detailed job ad (Life Sciences)
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Job Title: Post Doctoral Fellow – Formulations
Geo location expected: Vancouver
We are seeking a passionate postdoctoral fellow with experience in developing novel drug delivery systems of small molecules and/or biologics. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with delivery systems in one of the areas, injectable/oral/topical. Experience using one or more of the analytical tools such as HPLC, LC-MS, particle-size analysis, DSC, TGA, FTIR is beneficial. Experience with developing drug delivery systems in animal studies would be a definite asset. Successful fellow in this position should be able to establish new formulation/drug delivery capabilities and has the ability to develop analytical methods to characterize drug delivery systems, e.g. HPLC, LC/MS, particle-size analysis, DSC, TGA, FTIR and spectrophotometric analysis.
Detailed job ad
Job Title: Post Doctoral Fellow – Medicinal Chemistry
Geo location expected: Montreal
We are seeking postdoctoral fellows with a passion for synthetic organic chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry to join our Montreal site. The fellow will become integrated within our medicinal chemistry team and take part in a drug discovery project. The postdoctoral fellow will gain experience in modern medicinal chemistry techniques and strategies. This program offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in drug discovery and to be part of a multidisciplinary team including biology, pharmacology and Drug Metabolism.
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Job Title: Machine Learning Scientist
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC (or remote)
We are looking for experienced software developers with machine learning/data science skills to join the team full-time. You will help us implement, test, characterize, and refine novel elements of a machine learning architecture designed from the ground up to optimize the properties of small-molecule drugs; continually improve the robustness of our existing code base; and apply our pipeline to new drug targets. Detailed job ad
Job Title: Machine Learning Engineer
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC (or remote)
We are looking for experienced software developers with machine learning/data science skills to join the team full-time. You will help us implement, test, characterize, and refine novel elements of a machine learning architecture designed from the ground up to optimize the properties of small-molecule drugs; continually improve the robustness of our existing code base; and apply our pipeline to new drug targets. Detailed job ad
Job Title: Cheminformatician
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC (or remote)
We are looking for experienced cheminformaticians to join the team and make an impact. You will help us identify targets that are likely to benefit from our unique machine learning-based approach; construct datasets from high-throughput screens and other literature sources; develop and apply molecular docking protocols; build ligand- and structure-based pharmacophores; create other QSAR models; and evaluate ML-optimized molecules from a medicinal chemistry perspective. You will also help us more effectively incorporate pharmacological knowledge and intuition into our proprietary machine learning architecture. No knowledge of machine learning is required for this role, but you should possess a strong interest in learning about this promising technology, coupled with hands-on drug discovery experience. Detailed job ad
BC Genome Science Centre
Multiple positions.
More information here.
Job Title: Process Development Scientist
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
The Process Development Department is looking for a highly motivated Scientist in the Media team. The Scientist will be accountable for Optimization of existing manufacturing processes for the purpose of cost savings, improving efficiency and generating manufacturing capacity, Maintaining a large media product portfolio of 2000+ products by supporting non-conformance investigations and corrective or preventive actions (CAPAs). Detailed job ad
Job Title: Scientific Recruiter
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
Looking to use your scientific skills outside the traditional lab environment and actively contribute to building the scientific community? As a Scientific Recruiter you will have the chance to leverage your scientific expertise to build partnerships within the business and to promote careers at STEMCELL. Detailed job ad
Job Title: Academic Partnerships Manager
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
We are seeking an Academic Partnerships Manager to help develop and support our strategic bioprinting technology placements in academic labs. Utilizing your scientific background, you will partner with leading academic labs across the globe to provide a differentiated and connected partnership experience that is rooted in our commitment to drive life-changing research. Detailed job ad
Job Title: Applications Scientist
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
We are seeking an Applications Scientist to provide technical expertise and support to external academic partners using our microfluidic 3D bioprinting technology. You will work with the Partner Success Manager to understand user needs and identify potential solutions to user’s problems by drawing on previous work and by developing customized bioprinting protocols. Using your problem-solving abilities and resourceful approach, you will perform benchwork to troubleshoot complex problems and provide innovative and realistic solutions so our academic partners can continue to develop life-changing research. Detailed job ad
As well as positions such as Biomaterials Scientist!
Job Title: Bioinformatician
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
We are seeking an experienced Bioinformatician who can build and grow with us – an expert multitasker who loves finding order in large datasets from complex experimental pipelines. If you’re self-motivated, creative, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canada’s most innovative biotech companies and to contribute to our cutting-edge research on antibody engineering, advanced mammalian cell systems, and molecular research supporting the discovery of novel monoclonal antibodies for therapeutic use. Detailed job ad
Job Title: Business Development Analyst
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
As part of a rapidly expanding business, we’re looking for an outstanding individual who can help us support the expansion of our business development activities. This is a high-impact position within the business development team, fueling the growth and expansion of our partnership business through dealmaking, thoughtful analysis of information and connecting industry leadership to AbCellera. Your role will be multifaceted by nature – having an in-depth understanding of the complexities of drug discovery and challenges across the industries, along with the ability to gather, document and translate information across multiple disciplines.You will also use your network and transactional experience to expand AbCellera’s ability to identify and transact with prospective partners through AbCellera solutions. Detailed job ad
Job Title: Scientific Training Specialist
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
AbCellera is a young, energetic, and rapidly growing tech company with an amazing team that searches, decodes, and analyzes natural immune systems to find antibodies that its partners can develop into drugs to prevent and treat disease. We’re looking for a Specialist to support our employee onboarding and learning initiatives, including the launch of our first learning management system. As we grow, we see the need for the implementation of creative training events and educational programs that can help our team members reach their fullest potential. If you’re passionate about life sciences and learning, you thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities, and you’re supremely organized, we’d love to hear from you. Detailed job ad
As well as Research Scientist positions in Antibody Expression, Functional Assay, Primary Cell Culture and Data Scientist positions in Antibody Assessment!
Job Title: Medical Writer II
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
The Medical Writer II is responsible for researching, creating, editing and coordinating the production of clinical documents. This individual works in collaboration with several internal departments including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Drug Safety and Risk Management, Regulatory, Clinical Data Management, and Biostatistics. Detailed job ad
Job Title: Principal Medical Writer
Geo location expected: Vancouver, BC
Zymeworks is seeking a highly motivated professional who is looking to grow their career with our company. This position will report to the Senior Director, Medical Writing and will be based in Vancouver, BC or Seattle, WA. Detailed job ad
As well as Clinical Scientist positions!