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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You\xe2\x80\x99ve 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\xe2\x80\x94to serve patients\xe2\x80\x94drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 Biologics Discovery (In Vitro Pharmacology) (14 month contract)

Live

This could be your everyday

Let\xe2\x80\x99s do this. Let\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

This is a temporary role with an estimated duration of 14 months. Successful candidates must reside in the Greater Vancouver area.

If you have a passion for science and want to be part of an organization discovering new medicines that will impact patients\xe2\x80\x99 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s degree

OR

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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