Associate Scientist

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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.

Associate Scientist - Predictive Biology (14 Month Contract)

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will join the Predictive Biology Team at our Amgen British Columbia site to support the discovery of novel therapeutics to treat human disease. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment to join our team in a laboratory-based role. As a key member of this team, you will:

• Isolate, enrich, and culture primary immune cells from human and rodent tissues, as well as support processing and culture of additional primary human tissues used in discovery research.
• Develop, optimize, and execute cell-based assays, including immune cell stimulation, expansion, and related functional workflows, with attention to reproducibility and experimental rigor.
• Perform in-depth cellular characterization using multi-color flow cytometry, imaging-based assays, and related analytical techniques to assess cell identity, state, and functional responses across diverse cell systems.
• Contribute to the refinement and execution of established protocols across immune cell, stem cell–derived, and organoid workflows, helping to improve consistency, performance, and scalability.
• Work closely with cross-functional collaborators to communicate experimental results, troubleshoot challenges, and support downstream applications of generated data and biological materials.

Well-suited applicant will have broad laboratory training, deep scientific curiosity and a positive approach to working in a team-based research environment. This individual will also have a track record of creative problem-solving and enthusiasm for tackling difficult research challenges.

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.

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Basic Qualifications:

BS/MS degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 2+ years of scientific laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in aseptic cell culture techniques, including isolation and culture of primary immune cells
• Experience working with primary human and rodent tissues, including tissue processing and downstream culture or analytical workflows.
• Strong foundational understanding of immunology and cellular biology.
• Hands-on experience performing immunology assays such as ELISA, ELISpot, and multi-color flow cytometry.
• Experience with induced pluripotent stem cell culture, including routine maintenance and execution of established differentiation protocols preferred.
• Experience working with 3D organoid models, including routine culture and basic characterization preferred.
• Experience with imaging-based characterization methods, including confocal microscopy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Demonstrated scientific analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving 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.

Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. Click HERE for more details.

The salary range for this position in Canada is $93,673 - $115,987 .

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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.

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