Biologic Discovery Scientist: Antibody Assay Lead Contract

Amgen; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Scientist for Biologic Discovery on a 14-month contract to join the In Vitro Pharmacology team and discover novel therapeutic antibodies. The role focuses on developing and validating cell-based assays to screen antibody candidates.

The ideal candidate will have strong lab skills, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset, contributing to high-throughput screening and data-driven decision making in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required or equivalent.
• Master’s degree + 3 years related experience or Bachelor’s + 5 years related experience.
• Experience in assay development and screening for antibody therapeutics preferred.
• Deep expertise in bioassays such as cytokine release, cell activation/proliferation, phosphorylation, reporter, and ADCC assays.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, analyze, and document experiments to support assay development and screening of therapeutic antibody candidates.
• Apply relevant lab techniques including mammalian cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, and imaging; operate associated equipment.
• Interpret and communicate experimental results and recommendations to scientific and cross-functional audiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with data-driven problem solving.
• Stay current with literature and apply new knowledge to assay strategy and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with partners to align assay strategy with program needs.
• Maintain complete, accurate data records and communicate risks or delays.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Multimode plate readers

Imaging systems

Flow cytometers

Liquid handling systems

Job description

Amgen in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Scientist for Biologic Discovery on a 14-month contract to join the In Vitro Pharmacology team and discover novel therapeutic antibodies. The role focuses on developing and validating cell-based assays to screen antibody candidates.

The ideal candidate will have strong lab skills, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset, contributing to high-throughput screening and data-driven decision making in a dynamic research environment.