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Amgen Associate - Experimental Immunology (12-month Contract) in Burnaby, British Columbia

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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.

Associate - Experimental Immunology (12-month contract)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join the Experimental Immunology Team at our Amgen British Columbia site. The individual would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating our primary tissue biobanking efforts.

  • Work with suppliers and logistics teams to oversee shipping and receiving of tissue samples.

  • Perform cell isolation from primary human tissue samples and prepare for biobanking

  • Maintain accurate records and oversee sample management and distribution.

  • Contribute to the development and execution of existing discovery platforms by performing tissue processing, primary cell culture, and standard immunological assays.

The position would involve the cell isolation from primary human tissues, primary cell culture, sample management and tracking and general assay development. Well-suited applicant will have broad laboratory training and a positive approach to working in a team-based research environment. This individual will also have a track record of creative problem-solving and enthusiasm for tackling difficult research challenges.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a laboratory setting

  • Hands-on experience with tissue processing and cell culture

  • Experience with sample/data tracking

  • Good organizational and time management skills

  • Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

  • Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.

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 annual base salary range for this opportunity in Canada is 63,000 CAD – 71,000 CAD.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers the following to staff on contract:

  • An option of a comprehensive health benefits package, or an additional 10% “in lieu of benefits” allowance

  • Award-winning time-off plans and annual company-wide shutdowns

  • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

  • Robust Learning and Development opportunities

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