Robotics Platform Operator

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

168d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 lie within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in the field of automated platform operation.
• Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in the field of automated platform operation.
• High school diploma/GED and 6 years of experience in the field of automated platform operation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in either chemical biology, biology, chemistry, or a relevant field.
• Experience in operating and maintaining integrated lab automation platforms.
• Experience programming scheduling software.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluidic, and pneumatic systems, as well as knowledge of the software controlling the instruments and integrated systems.
• Experience running and troubleshooting lab instrumentation, including but not limited to liquid handlers, acoustic dispensers, multi-mode plate readers, compound transfer devices, etc.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams.
• Demonstrated successful interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in other scientific disciplines.
• High level of self-motivation and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of robotic platform(s) & laboratory automation to execute a variety of processes including high-throughput biochemical and cell-based assays, cell culture and maintenance, high content imaging, and automated microscale chemical synthesis.
• Performing quality control and calibration of equipment for both accuracy & precision.
• Troubleshooting of various lab instrumentation and automation.
• Optimizing workflows and protocols to increase throughput, improve data quality, and/or reduce consumable consumption.
• Assisting scientists to successfully develop, transfer and execute processes on the integrated platforms and ancillary equipment.
• Efficiently manage execution of both scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance of robotic platforms and associated equipment by aligning both internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ensuring all tasks and responsibilities are performed according to industry-leading scientific standards & accurately documented in SOPs.
• Monitoring technological developments in the field & evaluation of new technologies.
• Maintaining consumable inventories for robotic platforms.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree