Amgen
biotech
Scientist–DigitalDiscovery:Automation&IntelligentSystems
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“Scientist – Digital Discovery: Automation & Intelligent Systems at Amgen. Skills: Automation Design & Build, System Ownership, Support & Continuous Improvement, Workflow Scaling & Industrialization, Systems Integration & Data Connectivity, Enterprise Alignment. design, build, and support integrated laboratory automation platforms. designing and deploying new automation capabilities”
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting hardware, software, and workflows; Improve or retire legacy systems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Biology, Immunology, Immunoengineering, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or related field OR Master’s degree + 3+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years of relevant experience, Experience with laboratory automation systems, Ability to design and support integrated systems
Nice to Have
Experience with robotic platforms and automation, Programming experience (Python, C#, etc. ), Experience supporting production automation systems, Familiarity with LIMS / ELN and data pipelines, Exposure to AI/ML workflows, systems-thinking mindset
What You'll Do.
and support integrated laboratory automation platforms
designing and deploying new automation capabilities
taking end-to-end ownership of existing and legacy systems
connecting these platforms into Amgen’s broader data
and enterprise automation infrastructure
operating across the full system lifecycle—from concept and implementation to operation
and continuous improvement
Design and implement end-to-end automated laboratory workflows
analytical instruments
and fault-tolerant platforms
Prototype and deploy custom automation solutions
Own new and legacy automation systems
Ensure operational performance and uptime
Perform preventative maintenance and calibration
Improve or retire legacy systems
Translate workflows into scalable
Reduce manual intervention and variability
Integrate with LIMS / ELN and data systems
high-quality data capture
Support AI/ML-driven workflows
Align with enterprise engineering standards
Contribute to scalable system architectures
Ensure interoperability and security
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with scientists and engineers; Cross-Functional Collaboration
Full Job Description
## **Career Category** Scientific ## ## **Job Description** 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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. **Digital Discovery| ImmunoEngineering | Burnaby, British Columbia** ## **What you will do** Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, we are seeking a Scientist/Engineer to design, build, and support integrated laboratory automation platforms embedded within our Immunoengineering organization. This role is focused on automation and systems engineering, with an emphasis on designing and deploying new automation capabilities, while also taking end-to-end ownership of existing and legacy systems to ensure they remain reliable, maintainable, and fit-for-purpose. You will contribute to connecting these platforms into Amgen’s broader data, AI, and enterprise automation infrastructure, operating across the full system lifecycle—from concept and implementation to operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. _Automation Design & Build (Pr
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