Scientist – Digital Discovery: Automation & Systems

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 lie within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

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.

• Design and implement end‑to‑end automated laboratory workflows
• Integrate robotics, analytical instruments, and control software
• Develop robust, modular, and fault‑tolerant platforms
• Prototype and deploy custom automation solutions

• Own new and legacy automation systems
• Ensure operational performance and uptime
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and workflows
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration
• Improve or retire legacy systems

• Translate workflows into scalable, repeatable processes
• Optimize throughput, reliability, and reproducibility
• Reduce manual intervention and variability

• Integrate with LIMS / ELN and data systems
• Ensure structured, high‑quality data capture
• Support AI/ML‑driven workflows

• Align with enterprise engineering standards
• Contribute to scalable system architectures
• Ensure interoperability and security

• Partner with scientists and engineers
• Translate biological requirements into engineered solutions

The professional we seek is a Scientist with these qualifications.

• 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

• 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
• Strong systems‑thinking mindset

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care for your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From competitive benefits to a collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of Linked In Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth.

The base salary for this position is $109,255 - $147,815. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers…