Scientist – Molecular Analytics (1 Year Contract)

Amgen Inc. (IR); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Burnaby, BC, Canada seeks a Scientist – Molecular Analytics to join the BEAM team onsite for a 1-year contract.

You will work with cross-functional groups to characterize reagents and therapeutic protein candidates using analytical techniques to support early discovery programs. The role requires substantial mass spectrometry and LC‑MS expertise, with opportunities to develop and transfer methods, train staff, and interpret complex datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology or related discipline and 5 years of scientific laboratory experience.
• OR Master’s Degree in a closely related scientific discipline and 2+ years of laboratory experience
• OR PhD and Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Training in analytical chemistry/biochemistry, including proficiency in operation of QTOF and Orbitrap mass spectrometers and UPLC instrumentation with 5+ years general laboratory experience.
• Prior experience supporting users is highly desired 2+ years of hands‑on experience in protein analytics.
• Experience with intact, sub‑unit protein mass and peptide analysis is preferred
• Familiarity with MassHunter, Byos, Proteome Discoverer, MASCOT, Xcalibur is desired
• Experience with handling and analyzing large datasets is an asset
• Proficient in MS data acquisition software and data interpretation
• Must work well in a team, adaptable, fast paced environment
• Resides in the Greater Vancouver Area

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography instrumentation and laboratory processes
• Perform intact and sub‑unit protein mass analysis to confirm protein identity supporting a variety of large molecules
• Perform peptide analysis to confirm sequence and protein modifications
• Train protein biochemistry staff on sample preparation and sample submission and assist/troubleshoot with instrumentation, software and data interpretation
• Participate in the design, development, implementation, method transfer and qualification of novel LC‑MS and LC‑MS/MS methods
• Analyze and interpret data using automated workflows and maintain file organization

Skills

Mass Spectrometry

Protein analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Molecular & Cellular Biology

Master’s degree in related discipline

PhD in Mass Spectrometry/Chromatography

Tools

MassHunter

Byos

Proteome Discoverer

MASCOT

Xcalibur

Job description

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.

Role: Scientist – Molecular Analytics Reports to: Principal Scientist Location: Burnaby, British Columbia (Onsite) Type: 1 year contract, possibility of extension

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join the Biologics Engineering with Advanced Mass Spectrometry (BEAM) team at our Research facility in Burnaby, BC, Canada. We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to work with cross functional teams to characterize both reagent and therapeutic protein candidates using various analytical techniques to support Amgen’s early phase discovery programs. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative team environment and contribute independently to diverse functions depending upon project needs and priority.

• Maintain and oversee mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography instrumentation and laboratory processes
• Perform intact and sub‑unit protein mass analysis to confirm protein identity supporting a variety of large molecules
• Perform peptide analysis to confirm sequence and protein modifications
• Train protein biochemistry staff on sample preparation and sample submission and assist/troubleshoot with instrumentation, software and data interpretation
• Participate in the design, development, implementation, method transfer and qualification of novel LC‑MS and LC‑MS/MS methods
• Analyze and interpret data using automated workflows and maintain file organization

We expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The scientific professional we seek is a person with these qualifications.

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology or a related discipline and 5 years of scientific laboratory experience.
• OR Master’s Degree in a closely related scientific discipline and 2+ years of laboratory experience
• OR PhD and Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Training in analytical chemistry/biochemistry, including proficiency in operation of QTOF and Orbitrap mass spectrometers and UPLC instrumentation with 5+ years general laboratory experience.
• Prior experience supporting users is highly desired 2+ years of hands‑on experience in protein analytics.
• Experience with intact, sub‑unit protein mass and peptide analysis is preferred
• Familiarity with common LC‑MS data acquisition and analysis software such as MassHunter, Byos, Proteome Discoverer, MASCOT, Xcalibur, etc. is desired
• Experience with handling and analyzing large datasets is an asset
• Ability to follow established laboratory protocols and adhere to data standards; attention to detail and careful execution of laboratory tasks are essential
• Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with electronic notebooks
• Must work well in a team, adaptable, fast paced environment
• Resides in the Greater Vancouver Area

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. Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Salary Range 109,254.75 CAD - 147,815.25 CAD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen

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.