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Job Description:

Amgen’s TS&BA Bioanalytical Sciences group provides bioanalytical support for non-clinical and clinical development of innovative medicines. As Laboratory Automation Specialist you will guide, design, and implement automation solutions in this space and play a key role in the advancement of laboratory equipment infrastructure and electronic data management processes. Initially, this position is focused on the Bioanalytical Sciences group in Munich, but expansion to support Amgen’s Thousand Oaks, CA, USA group is anticipated in the future.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Technical implementation and advancement of automated laboratory equipment as well as systems maintenance and troubleshooting (e.g. liquid handlers, plate readers)
• Development, testing, and implementation of scripts, apps, or software supporting lab instrumentation as well as tools and interfaces for data analysis, processing, and transfer between systems
• Understanding and support of computerized systems validation working in close collaboration with Operations and Compliance colleagues
• Generation and ownership of regulated documents associated with automation, instrument systems, and electronic data processes (e.g. SOPs)
• Acting as liaison to information sciences colleagues and ensuring communication and knowledge sharing
• Training lab scientists in the use of automated equipment and supporting set up and maintenance of equipment for bioanalytical methods
• Development, presentation and discussion of automation ideas and strategies with scientific and management colleagues

Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD degree in life sciences, computer sciences or a related discipline with relevant experience in both areas
• 4+ years of relevant experience with laboratory automation and electronic data processes in the pharma/biotech industry
• Experience with laboratory robotics, in particular Tecan Fluent, and knowledge of laboratory information management systems and plate reader software (e.g. StarLIMS, SoftMax Pro) is considered a plus
• Background and comfort with software development and programming is considered a plus
• Experience working in a GxP environment as well as knowledge of regulations for setup and validation of computerized systems (FDA 21 CFR Part 11) is highly desirable
• Innovative mindset and proven track record of generating ideas and implementing projects
• High awareness of quality, organizational skills, and precision and accuracy when working
• Excellent English and German communication and presentation skills (both written and spoken)