HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

　　You’ve 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—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

　　Associate or Sr Associate, Discovery Protein Science (12-month contract)

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　　What you will do

　　Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s Therapeutic Discovery organization is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative Associate or Senior Associate to join the Discovery Protein Science group at our Amgen British Columbia site. This group is responsible for production of antibodies and other proteins to support early-stage discovery of small and large molecule therapeutics and cutting-edge novel modalities. We have an opening for a candidate with broad experience in recombinant protein production (Expression, Purification and/or Analytics). A 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.

　　Responsibilities

　　Work within the Discovery Protein Science team to deliver high quality proteins to support the early drug discovery pipeline.

　　Express a variety of protein classes, including soluble proteins, antibodies, and antibody fusions in mammalian cell hosts using transient and stable expression methods. Determine protein expression levels using SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, HPLC and Octet.

　　Proficiency in a range of protein purification techniques, including Affinity, Ion-Exchange, and Size Exclusion Chromatography. Hands on experience with automated FPLC instrumentation (e.g., AKTA) and/or magnetic bead purification.

　　Conduct analytical assays to characterize purified proteins. Analytical techniques including UV-VIS spectroscopy, Western Blot, CE-SDS, DLS, DFS, analytical chromatography and mass spectrometry.

　　Analyze and interpret scientific data, document experiments in lab notebooks and multi-task with focus on detail in a fast-paced environment.

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　　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:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry, Immunology or a related discipline and 2 years of scientific laboratory experience.Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master’s Degree in a related scientific discipline.

　　Experience with antibody discovery technologies, or lab automation/robotics.

　　Experience in an industrial setting.

　　Expertise in either Expression or Purification.

　　Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

　　Leverage strong communication skills in planning and coordinating experiments and sample hand-offs with team members and partner functions.

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　　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’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

　　The annual base salary range for this opportunity in Canada is 63,000 CAD – 119,000 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

　　Award-winning time-off plans and annual company-wide shutdowns

　　Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

　　Robust Learning and Development opportunities

　　Apply now

　　for a career that defies imagination

　　Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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