Job Description

Career Category Scientific



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.

Scientist - Experimental Immunology (12-month contract)

Live

What you will do

Let\xe2\x80\x99s do this. Let\xe2\x80\x99s change the world. In this vital role you will join the Experimental Immunology Team at our Amgen British Columbia site. The individual would be responsible for designing, generating, and communicating image-based screening data to support the development of new discovery research platforms.

• Develop a deep expertise in the live cell imaging and microscopy platforms on site.
• Design, conduct and report on in vitro imaging or microscopy-based studies.
• Contribute to the development of new experimental protocols that leverage high content and live cell imaging techniques.
• Contribute to the development and execution of existing discovery platforms by performing tissue processing, primary cell culture, and standard immunological assays.

The position would involve the optimization and execution of novel screens and assay development, live cell imaging and microscopy. 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.

Win

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:

Master\'s degree and 3 years of scientific experience

OR

Bachelor\'s degree and 5 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience with microscopy, live cell imaging and immunofluorescence platforms.
• Foundational understanding of immunology and cellular biology
• Expertise with aseptic cell culture techniques
• Experience with performing immunology assays including ELISA, ELISpots and flow cytometry.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated scientific analysis and problem-solving skills.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates\xe2\x80\x99 professional and personal growth and well-being.

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

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