Associate Scientist

6 months ago


Burnaby, Canada Amgen Full time

**HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?**

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

**Associate Scientist - Biologics Discovery (In Vitro Pharmacology) (14 month contract)**

**Live**

**This could be your everyday**

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join our bioassay team in In Vitro Pharmacology group to discover novel therapeutic antibodies.

The team specializes in the development of custom cell-based bioassays catered for specific scientific needs. We are responsible for the identification and characterization of antibodies with desired functional activity using these assays. The individual will join a team of dedicated scientists to discover molecules that have potential to help patients in need. The position would involve developing cell-based functional assays and screening antibodies to identify those with desired activity and potency. Well-suited applicant will have experience working in laboratory, keen interest in science, and a positive attitude towards working in a team-based research environment.

If you have a passion for science and want to be part of an organization discovering new medicines that will impact patients’ lives, we invite you to join us

**Essential Functions**:

- Conduct experiments to develop cell-based assays and screen molecules for therapeutic antibody discovery
- Use of laboratory techniques such as: mammalian cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging
- Use of laboratory equipment such as: multimode plate readers, imaging systems, flow cytometers, liquid handlers
- Experimental design, implementation, and data analysis/documentation

**Win**

**Here’s what it takes to Win**

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated individual we seek is a collaborative teammate with these qualifications.

**Basic Qualifications**
- Master’s degree

OR
- Bachelor’s degree & 2 years of directly related experience

**Preferred Qualifications**
- General knowledge of cell biology, immunology & molecular biology
- Experience with mammalian cell culture (primary cell, cell lines)
- Experience with using cell-based assay for functional assessment of antibodies
- High attention to detail and able to follow written procedures
- Strong written and oral communications skills in English
- Ability to function effectively as part of a team
- Excellent organization, record keeping, and time management skills

**THRIVE**

**Some of the vast rewards of working here**
- Work at the world’s largest biotechnology company
- Be directly involved in drug discovery and development processes
- Working amongst skilled scientists and building a network of professional connections
- Work alongside skilled scientists and build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancers, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.


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