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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Biochemical Characterization Team Lead - Senior/Principal Scientist

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

In this vital role you will join our research team in studying biochemical and bioanalytical characterization of antibodies. You may be given the responsibility to oversee a small research team that is responsible for high throughput affinity ranking of large antibody panels against many diverse antigens. The goal of these characterization efforts is the selection of a lead panel of potential drug candidates at the initial stages of the development of a human therapeutic.

This is a permanent role that offers potential for advancement and career development. Successful candidates must be able to work onsite at our Burnaby, BC office and will have:

• extensive knowledge of different affinity determination methodologies and the experience to understand the appropriate application of these methods to different target classes

• enjoy laboratory work and provide leadership and mentorship for our research site in their field of expertise

• possess an enthusiasm for tackling difficult research challenges and a positive approach to working in a team-based research environment.
   

Win

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. and postdoc in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline with 5+ years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A track record of scientific accomplishments in the biophysical characterization of antibody interactions with soluble and cell-expressed antigens.

• Broad knowledge of different affinity determination methodologies and their application including Kinetic Exclusion Analysis (KinExA), Bio-layer Interferometry (ForteBio Octet) and surface plasmon resonance (Carterra, Biacore).

• Deep understanding of bioanalytical techniques and analytical methods for Ab molecules to identify molecule liabilities (Ie. Tm/Tagg, viscosity)

• Demonstrated history of strong hands-on capabilities, problem solving, and independent experimental design and execution

• Familiarity with antibody discovery processes would be an asset

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Track record of management experience with the ability to inspire and grow a high-performing team, chart and set team goals into action, and forge productive cross-site collaborations with partner functions
   

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act

• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Amgen endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact TalentAcquisitionInquiries@amgen.com to make a request and ensure you include the requisition number.