Scientist, Experimental Immunology (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 award-winning 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.
Scientist Experimental Immunology (Contract)
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will join the Experimental Immunology Team at our Amgen British Columbia site. The individual would be responsible for designing optimizing and executing novel immunological screens and assays to support the development of new discovery research platforms.
- Develop optimize and execute novel immunological assays
- Perform the isolation and culture of primary immune cells
- Contribute to the development of new protocols and platforms that leverage flow cytometry or other functional immune cell readouts
- Contribute to the development and execution of existing discovery platforms by performing tissue processing primary cell culture and standard immunological assays.
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.
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.
- Strong foundational understanding of immunology and cellular biology
- Experience with performing immunology assays including ELISA ELISpots and flow cytometry.
- Experience in tissue processing protocols and sample tracking/management
- Expertise with aseptic cell culture techniques including:
- Isolation and culture of primary immune cells
- 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.
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 well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.
Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. Click HERE for more details.
The salary range for this position in Canada is $110717 - $140299 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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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more
