Scientist - Experimental Immunology

Amgen•Burnaby, BC

5d•Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

PhD in a related discipline with 1-2 years of experience
MSc with 3-4 years of experience.
BSc with 5+ years of experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Design, execution, and technical support of immunology-focused research platforms.
Development and execution of novel experimental platforms.
Assay development.
Primary cell culture.
Utilization of techniques and technologies including: conventional/spectral cytometry, FACS, ELISAs/ELISpots, Imaging and various molecular biology tools.