Robotics Platform Operator

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotech company is seeking a Robotics Platform Operator to join its Automated Screening Platform team in Thousand Oaks. In this pivotal role, you will manage the daily operations of integrated automation platforms, supporting early drug discovery efforts. You will collaborate with research scientists to execute high-throughput protocols and ensure the quality and efficiency of results. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about technology and science, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Group medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in automated platform operation is essential.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic platforms for high-throughput assays.
• Perform quality control and maintain lab automation systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Robotic platforms

Laboratory automation systems

Liquid handlers

Multi-mode plate readers

Scheduling software

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.

Robotics Platform Operator

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join the Automated Screening Platform (ASP) team in Thousand Oaks, CA. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of integrated automation platform(s) that support the early drug discovery efforts of the Lead Discovery & Characterization department. As such, the successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment to maintain platform readiness and create, test, optimize and efficiently execute automated high-throughput protocols to support the work of Amgen’s Research Scientists and ensure the delivery of high-quality results in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of robotic platform(s) & laboratory automation to execute a variety of processes to include but not limited to 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 platform and associated equipment by aligning with 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 the robotic platforms.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Or

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in the field of automated platform operation

Or

Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in the field of automated platform operation

Or

High school diploma/GED and 6 years of experience in the field of automated platform operation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in either chemical biology, biology, chemistry, engineering, biomedical engineering, or a relevant field.
• Experience in operating, and maintaining integrated lab automation platforms, ideally.
• 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 and successful interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in other scientific disciplines.
• High level of self-motivation and flexibility.

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• 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.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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.

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