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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.

Senior Associate, Biologics Discovery (12 month contract)

Live

What you will do

Let\xe2\x80\x99s do this. Let\xe2\x80\x99s 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, early career researcher to join 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 role is laboratory based and will utilize high-throughput screening platforms, nanofluidic technologies and liquid handling automation systems. While the primary focus is large molecule assay development, the successful candidate will be integrated in the broader Biologics Discovery team, with the opportunity to impact development of new large molecule discovery platforms and therapeutic lead identification.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Planning, developing and executing on screening assays to identify and characterize monoclonal antibodies to support early stage biologic drug discovery programs
• Play a critical role on project teams, frequently engaging and discussing data across functional groups to develop best-in-class therapeutics
• Well-suited applicants will have broad laboratory training, deep scientific curiosity, and a positive approach to working in a team-based research environment
• 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 Associate Scientist we seek is a driven and scientifically curious individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master\'s degree

Or

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Life Sciences and 2 years of experience in one or more antibody discovery technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in one or more antibody discovery technologies (e.g. hybridoma, display platforms, single-B cell recovery, nanoscale screening, gel microdrop, etc.)
• Knowledge of high throughput methods and assay development to support biologic molecule screening
• Experience with flow cytometry, cellular imaging, ELISA assays and analysis an asset
• Experience with laboratory liquid handling and automation an asset
• Mammalian tissue culture; primary cell culture skills an asset
• Advanced scientific analysis skills and an ability to collaborate effectively
• Experience in a working environment requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills across a broad range of audiences
• Experience in a role requiring strong problem solving and scientific 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 the following to staff on contract:

• An option of a comprehensive health benefits package, or an additional 10% \xe2\x80\x9cin lieu of benefits\xe2\x80\x9d 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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for a career that defies imagination

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