Scientist, Biomolecular Interactions (12 Month Contract)
Amgen
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Role: Scientist, Biomolecular Interactions (12 Month Contract)
Reports to: Principal Scientist
Location: Burnaby, BC
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will join Amgen BC’s affinity team in In Vitro Pharmacology group to discover novel therapeutic antibodies.
Our small team specializes in designing and conducting both high throughput and smaller, custom biophysical screening assays to rank and characterize both discovery and later stage large molecule therapeutic programs. The individual will join a team of dedicated scientists to discover and characterize molecules that have the potential to help patients in need. A well-suited applicant will have great laboratory skills, a strong analytical mindset, deep scientific curiosity, and a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, optimization, and implementation of various biophysical based screening assays for novel therapeutic candidates with guidance from the lead Scientist.
Essential Functions:
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated professional we seek is a collaborative team player with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree & 3 years of related experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
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