From: jobs at ccl.net (do not send your application there!!!)<br />
To: jobs at ccl.net<br />
Date: Wed Nov 18 17:16:23 2009<br />
Subject: <STRONG>09.11.18 Structural Biologist</STRONG><br />

<pre>Zymeworks Inc. is a Canadian computational biotechnology company
that is developing predictive computational technology for optimizing
protein therapeutics.

Zymeworks is looking for an exceptionally talented scientist to
compliment our current team. We are looking for motivated individuals
who are eager to showcase their talent and demonstrate the passion and
drive to grow within this progressive and developing Company. 

Currently, we have an opening for a Structural Biologist to take part in
structure guided in silico protein optimization projects and actively
participate in the development and validation of our proprietary
molecular modeling and simulation software for engineering proteins. 

Required Skills
	PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or Immunology

	Strong knowledge and practical experience with protein structural
        biology

	Demonstrated experience in rational protein design and engineering
	Relevant experience in bioinformatics techniques

	Experience with molecular model building, simulation and visualizing
        packages (AMBER, CCP4, COOT, etc.)

	Greater than 2 years of either industrial or academic postgraduate
        experience in protein biochemistry or a related field

Additional Skills
	Experience with antibodies or other therapeutic proteins is a
        valuable asset

	Experience with homology modeling and docking software

	Knowledge of Linux operating system

	Experience in protein expression, purification and analysis 

	Experience in one or more scripting languages (Python, Tcl, etc.)

	Fluent in English (Spoken, Written, Read)

Duties
	Design and carryout internal and external protein therapeutic
        optimization projects

	Perform feasibility studies for proposed protein engineering projects

	Interact with collaborators during the experimental validation of
        proposed design

	Interact closely with the software development team to improve and
        advance the functionality of our proprietary modeling/analysis
        platform

	Assist with the selection of other software tools to supplement our
        propriety simulation package

	Participate in the preparation of patents and publications

	Involve in the planning and development of a protein engineering wet
        laboratory</pre>
<pre>  
To discover more about Zymeworks Inc. and our current openings, please
visit our website at www.zymeworks.com.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. If you are interested in
applying for this position, please email your curriculum vitae and cover
letter to careers.1236{=}zymeworks.com with 1236: Structural Biologist
in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those
selected for interviews will be contacted.</pre>
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