Amgen
biotech
Scientist–MolecularImmunology
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“Scientist – Molecular Immunology at Amgen. Skills: Molecular Immunology, Experimental Immunology, molecular biology, cellular biology, protein biochemistry, protein engineering, protein characterization, bio-conjugation strategies, RNA biology. design, development, and execution of molecular and cellular biology research platforms. support immunology and therapeutic discovery programs”
What You'll Achieve.
serve patients living with serious illnesses; make a lasting impact on the lives of patients; help people live longer, fuller happier lives; advance a broad and deep pipeline of medicines
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; Demonstrated scientific analysis and problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in a related discipline with 0-2 years of experience, MSc with 3-4 years of experience, BSc with 5+ years of experience
Nice to Have
foundation in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and cellular biology, Hands-on experience with protein design, engineering, expression, purification, and characterization workflows, Experience with bio-conjugation strategies and engineered protein systems including fusion proteins and SNAP/CLIP tag technologies, Experience using analytical and characterization techniques including Western blotting, HPLC, and mass spectrometry, Experience designing and generating lentiviral, AAV, and plasmid-based expression systems, Experience with primary cell culture and cell-based assay development, Experience working with RNA biology and RNA/protein immune complexes, Broad laboratory training with the flexibility and curiosity to work across multiple technology areas and experimental platforms, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, Demonstrated scientific analysis and problem-solving skills
What You'll Do.
and execution of molecular and cellular biology research platforms
support immunology and therapeutic discovery programs
contribute to the development of novel technologies
and next-generation research platforms
work with protein expression systems
engineered fusion proteins
and molecular tagging approaches
perform analytical characterization techniques
design and generate lentiviral
and plasmid-based systems
perform primary cell culture and cell-based assay development
work with RNA biology
RNA-protein immune complexes
and related molecular interrogation techniques
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
highly collaborative; team-oriented environment; work collaboratively across cross-functional research teams; Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Communication Scope
excellent communication skills; written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills
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. **Scientist – Molecular Immunology** **What you will do** Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s Immunoengineering organization is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and collaborative Scientist to join the Experimental Immunology Team at our Amgen British Columbia site. This is a laboratory-focused position involving the design, development, and execution of molecular and cellular biology research platforms to support immunology and therapeutic discovery programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in molecular biology and protein biochemistry combined with broad hands-on technical expertise across multiple experimental systems and technologies. This role will contribute directly to the development of novel technologies, molecular tools, and next-generation research platforms within a highly collaborative and fast-paced research
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