Biophysical Assay Scientist

Apply biophysical screening expertise as a Scientist, Biomolecular Interactions with Amgen’s affinity team in Burnaby, BC. Develop assays for therapeutic antibody discovery.

This 12 month contract reports to a Principal Scientist within Amgen BC’s In Vitro Pharmacology group. You will develop, optimize, and implement biophysical screening assays for novel therapeutic candidates. The work supports discovery and later stage large molecule programs through high throughput and custom testing.

• Conduct affinity and kinetic characterization screens across relevant platforms
• Develop custom biophysical screening assays for therapeutic candidates
• Perform instrument housekeeping, reagent ordering, and troubleshooting
• Summarize data in ELN, Screener, Benchling, and slide decks
• Document experimental results promptly and accurately

• Doctorate degree, or qualifying master’s or bachelor’s experience
• Understanding of molecular binding interaction theory, including SPR and BLI
• Hands-on Biacore and KinExA experience is preferred
• Protein chemistry, biochemistry, or antibody experience is preferred
• Strong analytical mindset and organized multitasking ability

Use biophysical assays, binding analysis, and scientific documentation to advance Amgen therapeutic antibody discovery in Burnaby.