Career Category Scientific
Job Description
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 reliable 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 lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Digital Discovery| ImmunoEngineering | Burnaby, British Columbia
What you will do 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.




Automation Design & Build (Primary Focus) 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
System Ownership, Support & Continuous Improvement 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
Workflow Scaling & Industrialization Translate workflows into scalable, repeatable processes
Optimize throughput, reliability, and reproducibility
Reduce manual intervention and variability
Systems Integration & Data Connectivity Integrate with LIMS / ELN and data systems
Ensure structured, high-quality data capture
Support AI/ML-driven workflows
Enterprise Alignment Align with enterprise engineering standards
Contribute to scalable system architectures
Ensure interoperability and security
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with scientists and engineers
Translate biological requirements into engineered solutions
What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a Scientist with these qualifications.
Basic 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
Preferred Qualifications: 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
What you can expect of us 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.
Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth.
The base salary for this position is $109,255 - $147815.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Salary Range 109,254.75 CAD - 147,815.25 CAD

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📌 Scientist – Digital Discovery: Automation & Intelligent Systems (British Columbia)
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