Associate Scientist - Predictive Biology (14 Month Contract)
Associate Scientist - Predictive Biology (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.
Role: Associate Scientist Predictive Biology (14 Month Contract)
Reports to: Senior Principal Scientist Predictive Biology
Location: Burnaby BC
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets 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 fastpaced environment to join our team in a laboratorybased role. As a key member of this team you will:
- Isolate and enrich primary immune cells from human and rodent tissue
- Develop optimize and execute assays including immune cell stimulation and expansion
- Deep characterization through multicolor flow cytometry and related techniques
- Contribute to the development and fine tuning of new and established protocols and methods to enhance performance and improve workflows
- Effectively communicate to crossfunctional collaborators
Wellsuited applicant will have broad laboratory training deep scientific curiosity and a positive approach to working in a teambased research environment. This individual will also have a track record of creative problemsolving 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.
Basic Qualifications:
BS/MS degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Cell/Molecular Biology Immunology Biochemistry or a related discipline and 2 years of scientific laboratory experience.
- Expertise with aseptic cell culture techniques including the isolation and culture of primary immune cells required
- Strong foundational understanding of immunology and cellular biology
- Experience with performing immunology assays including ELISA ELISpots and multicolor flow cytometry.
- Experience in tissue processing protocols and sample tracking/management
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Desire to be a team player in a dynamic crossfunctional environment.
- Demonstrated scientific analysis and problemsolving skills.
- Experience working with primary human tissue preferred.
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 salary range for this position in Canada is $84000 $115000 CAD
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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IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
