Scientist - Experimental Immunology at Amgen · Burnaby

Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Scientist - Experimental Immunology

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s Immunoengineering organization is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and collaborative Scientist to join the Experimental Immunology Team at our Amgen British Columbia site.

This is a wet-lab focused position that involves the design, execution, and technical support of immunology-focused research platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep foundational understanding of immunology with and a strong technical background. This position will involve the development and execution of novel experimental platforms, assay development, primary cell culture, and the utilization of techniques and technologies including: conventional/spectral cytometry, FACS, ELISAs/ELISpots, Imaging and various molecular biology tools. Well-suited applicants 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 high-quality research, 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 a candidate with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

PhD in a related discipline with 1-2 years of experience

MSc with 3-4 years of experience.

BSc with 5+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of immunology with strong technical skill set

• Extensive wet-lab experience including previous experience with immune response modeling and immunophenotyping.

• Experience performing standard immunology assays including ELISA, ELISpots and flow cytometry.

• Experience with FACS

• 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, we’ll 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 for this position in Canada is $109,255 - $147,815

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.

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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.

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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Salary Range

109,254.75 CAD - 147,815.25 CAD