Robotics Platform Operator

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, 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.

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.

Robotics Platform Operator
- What you will do:

We're seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join the Automated Screening Platform (ASP) team in Thousand Oaks, CA. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of integrated automation platform(s) that support the early drug discovery efforts of the Lead Discovery & Characterization department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of robotic platform(s) & laboratory automation to execute a variety of processes.
• Performing quality control and calibration of equipment for both accuracy & precision.
• Troubleshooting of various lab instrumentation and automation.
• Optimizing workflows and protocols to increase throughput, improve data quality, and/or reduce consumable consumption.
• Assisting scientists to successfully develop, transfer and execute processes on the integrated platforms and ancillary equipment.
• Efficiently manage execution of both scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance of robotic platforms and associated equipment.
• Ensuring all tasks and responsibilities are performed according to industry-leading scientific standards & accurately documented in SOPs.
• Monitoring technological developments in the field & evaluation of new technologies.
• Maintaining consumable inventories for robotic platforms.

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master's Degree, Or Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience, Or Associate's degree and 4 years of experience, Or High school diploma/GED and 6 years of experience in the field of automated platform operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in either chemical biology, biology, chemistry, or a relevant field.
• Experience in operating and maintaining integrated lab automation platforms.
• Experience programming scheduling software.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluidic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience running and troubleshooting lab instrumentation.
• Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams.

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

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. We also offer a discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.