Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Scientist - Biologics Discovery (14-month contract)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is a leading global biotechnology company, with a mission to serve patients around the world. As a science-based, patient-focused organization, we discover and develop innovative therapies to treat serious illnesses. Our medicines have made a dramatic difference in the lives of millions.

Amgen British Columbia, located in Metro Vancouver, Canada, is a research center of excellence focused primarily on the discovery of biologics, including fully human therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join the Antibody Discovery and Screening Team. The incumbent will complement an innovative group with a strong track record of success in pioneering novel antibody-based therapeutics to treat grievous illnesses. The primary responsibilities of this role include leading the implementation of automation solutions to streamline routine lab tasks, managing and tracking samples and data, and enhancing productivity and consistency in laboratory processes.

Responsibilities include

Develop and implement automated workflows to replace manual lab tasks and reducing hands-on time thereby increasing throughput and improving efficiency.
Collaborate with scientists and technical experts to understand their experimental needs and translate them into automated workflows, develop custom programs for lab automation platforms, independently program and validate new methods, and integrate lab automation platforms with other systems to ensure seamless data transfer.
Evaluate and integrate new automation technologies, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
Maintain lab automation equipment and coordinating with external vendors for maintenance and repair and ensuring optimal system performance.
Ensure timely project completion and associated tasks, maintain detailed documentation, present project results.
Provide training to laboratory personnel on proper operation and use of automated systems.
This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with scientists and technical experts to enhance lab operations through automation.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Master’s degree & 4 years of directly related experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years’ of hands-on experience with laboratory high-throughput liquid handling instruments (e.g. Dynamic Devices Lynx, Tecan Freedom EVO, Agilent Bravo, Biomek, Hamilton etc.)
Strong understanding of laboratory techniques and scientific principles
Proficiency in programming languages relevant to automation systems (e.g., Python, C#)
Experience with laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Knowledge of data management systems and utilization
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in Canada is $96,000 - $130,000 CAD.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers the following to staff on contract:

An option of a comprehensive health benefits package, or an additional 10% “in lieu of benefits” allowance
Award-winning time-off plans and annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Robust Learning and Development opportunities

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.