Associate Sr Associate - Biologics Discovery 14-Month Contract

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 awardwinning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate / Sr Associate Biologics Discovery 14 month contract)

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world.

Amgen is a leading global biotechnology company with a mission to serve patients around the world. As a sciencebased patientfocused 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 specializing in biologics discovery including fully human therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. We seek a highly motivated early career scientist to join our Binder Discovery and Characterization Team as a Flow Cytometry Associate. In this role you will perform flow cytometry testing and analysis including sample preparation instrument calibration data acquisition and data analysis. Your expertise will contribute to the development of novel antibodybased therapeutics for serious illnesses working alongside an innovative team with a strong track record in pioneering antibodybased therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of flow cytometry testing and analysis preparing samples by following specific protocols preparing reagents and calibrating the flow cytometry instruments
• Acquire and analyze data using flow cytometry instruments by setting up the instrument running the samples and using software to analyze the data collected.
• Maintain and troubleshoot flow cytometry instrumentation
• Develop and optimize flow cytometry assays enhancing their accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure timely project completion and associated tasks maintain detailed documentation present project results.
• Collaborate closely with scientists on research projects sharing data discussing results and contributing to the planning and of experiments.

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:

Bachelors degree in Life Sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience with flow cytometrybased cell assay development.
• Experience with FACS based cell sorting an asset
• Familiarity with various flow cytometry platform an asset (e.g. Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX Becton Dickinson FACSAria etc..
• Familiarity with flow cytometry data analysis (Flowjo FCS express) principles and techniques.
• Experience with instrument troubleshooting.
• Mammalian tissue culture; primary cell culture skills an asset
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 wellbeing. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in Canada is 67000 CAD 110000 CAD.

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 in lieu of benefits allowance
• Awardwinning timeoff plans and annual companywide shutdowns
• Flexible work models including remote work arrangements where possible
• Robust Learning and Development opportunities

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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.

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