Research Technician - Cell Screening

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're looking for a driven, detail-oriented technician with a passion for cell biology and immunology to join our dynamic Cell Screening team. In this role, you'll play a hands-on part in advancing our discovery pipeline - contributing to single-cell screening, assay development, and validation that directly shapes the programs driving our science forward. You'll join one of Canada's top biotech companies, working alongside a team that believes deeply in collaboration, innovation, and mutual support - where your curiosity and initiative won't just be welcomed, they'll be essential.

How you might spend your days 

• High-throughput screening of single cells using proprietary, cutting-edge technology
• Contributing to project execution including assay development, validation, data analysis, and reporting
• Collaborating with team members to meet project deliverables and timelines
• Preparing and presenting data at team meetings
• Performing reagent quality control and conducting fluorescence-based immunoassays, using flow cytometry and/or microscopy
• Maintaining mammalian cell cultures, including stable cell line upkeep, transient transfections, and freezing/thawing
• Maintaining cell stocks and freezer inventories using our Electronic Lab Notebook
• Preparing cell isolates from primary sources 
• Preparing, labelling and aliquoting immunization and lab reagents
• Organizing, ordering, and managing inventory and reagents in collaboration with the lab operations team
• Growing your technical skill set, including expertise in cell screening procedures

We’d love to hear from you if 

• You’re available for an interview on August 13, 2026
• You enjoy bench work and have hands-on experience in a wet lab environment, in addition to a BSc in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or another relevant field
• You have a strong background in cell and tissue culture using sterile techniques, experience with flow cytometry and/or microscopy is an advantage
• You have excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with impeccable attention to detail
• You work in a self-directed manner, take initiative, and are willing to work flexible hours You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment with multiple competing prioritiesYou're a fast learner, team player, and creative problem solver who takes pride in your work

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $51,000 - $64,000 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

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.

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 23379 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.