AMGEN

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Now the opportunity is yours.

Associate, Discovery Services – In Vivo Study Support

Burnaby, BC

LIVE

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will:

• Develop and apply scientific skills and competence with basic methods and laboratory activities to support in vivo studies 
• Expected results: Provide core technical and lab support for in vivo assays  
• Contribution to the organization: complete established tasks, procedures, and deliver results to drive functional area decisions or project milestones
• Execute basic technical competence and proficiency with in vivo methods (e.g., dosing, sample collection, physiological monitoring) and lab procedures for in vivo models
• Develop knowledge of guidance documents, procedures, and methods to provide a proficient level of technical support for in vivo research studies 
• Assist in performing veterinary health triage and monitoring
• Contribute to husbandry activities such as changing cages, cage wash and facility sanitation maintenance activities as needed
• Contribute to facility management, 5S (lean management) and inventory management as needed
• Apply skills in computerized data acquisition, post-acquisition processing and data analysis using analytical & graphic software, and data summarization
• Ability to analyze, interpret data and recognize data quality issues
• Implement data management and documentation practices
• Organize information (data, results) for communication to supervisor or peers
• Able to work with frequent direction and supervision, and seek assistance as necessary
• Develop effective working relationships within the lab group, across functional groups, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with veterinarians, peers, and research partners to conduct in vivo studies
• Work occasional weekends or holidays on rotation

WIN

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Associate – Discover Services professional we seek has with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

BS or AS Degree

OR

Veterinary Technician Diploma and 2 years’ experience working with laboratory animal species

OR

High School or GED and 6 years’ experience in a veterinary/technical role  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified by CALAS at the RLAT (Registered Laboratory Animal Technician) level 
• Certified RVT(Registered Veterinary Technician)
• 2+ years working in a research setting
• Experience performing and leading rodent in vivo studies
• Strong technical skill set in rodent models required to support discovery research
• Knowledge animal welfare regulations
• Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
• Proficient with computers and standard application software

THRIVE

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.  

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
• Vast opportunities to grow and move up and across our global organization

APPLY NOW

for a career that defies imagination!

We are working with each other against the challenges of today for the promise of tomorrow. Join us.

Apply directly at www.amgen.com/careers and search by keyword “R-100293”

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Reasonable accommodations are available, upon request, to facilitate the equal participation of candidates with disabilities, should you be selected for an interview.