Research Technician - Lead Biology

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 Research Technician with a passion for cell biology, oncology, and immunology to join our dynamic Lead Biology team. In this hands-on role, you'll support the development and execution of novel in vitro functional assays using cell lines, primary cells, and antibodies - work that sits at the heart of our drug development programs and directly shapes the science moving through our pipeline.

How you might spend your days

• Executing and supporting the planning, execution, and analysis of high and low throughput cell based functional assays
• Developing and executing high-throughput functional assays using automation and liquid handling instrumentation 
• Maintaining and characterizing mammalian cell cultures (including stable cell lines and primary cells) under aseptic conditions, performing transient transfections, freezing, and thawing
• Preparing cell isolates from primary sources and supporting the development of complex primary cell assay systems, such as ex vivo and co-culture studies
• Maintaining and organizing common lab inventory, reagents, cell stocks, and freezer inventories (including preparing, labeling, and making aliquots of reagents)
• Documenting your research results using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)
• Supporting and collaborating with members from various teams to meet project deliverables and timelines
• Preparing and presenting data at team meetings

We’d love to hear from you if

• You’re available for an interview on August 13, 2026
• You have strong interpersonal skills, thrive in a team setting, and you enjoy working side-by-side with highly motivated teammates in a busy and engaged environment
• You have a strong background in cell and tissue culture using sterile techniques; experience in flow cytometry, microscopy, and/or in vitro assays focused on immune cells would be desirable
• You enjoy bench work and have hands-on experience in a wet lab environment, in addition to a BSc in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or another relevant Life Science degree
• You take pride in being self-motivated, a fast learner, and are willing to take initiative
• You are excited to learn about the drug discovery and development pipeline, including the early stages of antibody drug discovery 
• You have excellent communication skills, problem solving ability, and impeccable attention to detail
• You have excellent documentation and organizational skills

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 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 23380 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.