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.

Key Responsibilities:

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
Requirements:
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.