Senior Associate/Associate Scientist, Biologic Discovery - In Vitro Pharmacology (12 Month Contract)

Amgen; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Associate/Associate Scientist to join their In Vitro Pharmacology team in Burnaby, Canada. This contract role requires expertise in assay development and a strong background in cell-based bioassays. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and a collaborative spirit. The position offers a chance to impact patients' lives while advancing your career.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Collaborative culture

Professional growth support

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant research experience.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute cell-based assays for therapeutic discovery.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and analyze data.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and ensure documentation.

Skills

Design and execute cell-based assays

Mammalian cell culture

Bioanalytical techniques (ELISA, flow cytometry)

Data analysis and interpretation

Collaboration in research environments

Education

Master’s degree in related field or Bachelor's with 2-3 years experience

Tools

Plate readers

Liquid handlers

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. 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.

Senior Associate/Associate Scientist, Biologic Discovery - In Vitro Pharmacology (12 Month Contract) What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join our bioassay team in In Vitro Pharmacology group at Amgen British Columbia. The site is a research centre of excellence specializing in biologics discovery.

You’ll be part of a dedicated bioassay team specializing in the development and optimization of cell-based assays tailored to support high-throughput screening and characterization of therapeutic antibody candidates. Your contributions will directly impact the identification of molecules with the potential to help patients worldwide.

This position is ideal for a scientifically curious, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative professional eager to advance their technical skills and contribute to meaningful work in a team-oriented research environment.

This is a contract, on-site laboratory-based role and successful candidates must reside in the Greater Vancouver area.

Essential Functions:

• Design and execute robust cell-based assays to support therapeutic antibody discovery, ensuring high levels of precision, accuracy, and reproducibility.
• Conduct mammalian cell culture and apply standard bioanalytical techniques, including ELISA and flow cytometry.
• Operate and maintain essential laboratory instrumentation, such as multimode plate readers, imaging systems, flow cytometers, and automated liquid handling systems.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data with keen attention to detail, and effectively communicate findings through presentations and written reports.
• Ensure thorough documentation of all experiments and results, supporting data reporting requirements for internal use and regulatory submissions as needed.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated individual we seek is a collaborative team player with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field, or Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 2-3 years of relevant hands-on research experience
• Fluent in English, both in written and oral communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in assay development and screening for therapeutic antibody candidates.
• Experience with cell-based bioassays such as:
• Cytokine release assays
• Cell activation and proliferation assays
• Phosphorylation and reporter assays
• Hands-on experience working with primary human cells in assay contexts.
• Proficiency in operating advanced lab instrumentation (ex. plate readers, liquid handlers)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced lab environments.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and data reporting practices to support regulatory and internal quality standards.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. Click HERE for more details.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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.

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