Senior Scientist – Digital Discovery: AI-assisted Antibody Discovery & Data Full-time

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Senior Scientist – Digital Discovery: AI-assisted Antibody Discovery & Data

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will join the BioFoundry team within ImmunoEngineering. This role sits at the intersection of computational design, in vivo antibody discovery, and data generation, enabling a closed-loop design–make–test–learn ecosystem for next-generation therapeutics.

AI-Guided Discovery & Experimental Translation

– Translate AI/ML-generated antibody designs (including zero-shot approaches) into experimentally testable strategies

– Design and execute workflows to express, screen, and characterize AI-derived antibodies

– Partner closely with computational and ML teams to refine hypotheses and improve design quality

Integrated Antibody Discovery

– Contribute to traditional antibody discovery workflows, including in vivo / immunization-based platforms

– Apply comparative approaches to evaluate AI-designed vs. conventionally derived antibodies

– Help define best practices for integrating next-generation and established discovery paradigms

High-Throughput Data Generation & Structuring

– Develop and implement pipelines for systematic data capture, curation, and sharing

– Generate high-quality sequence–function datasets to support model training and benchmarking

– Ensure experimental outputs are structured, standardized, and ML-ready

BioFoundry & Automation Integration

– Work with automation and platform teams to enable scalable, high-throughput validation workflows

– Contribute to the development of a BioFoundry-enabled discovery engine

– Help define experimental designs that maximize throughput, reproducibility, and data value

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

Preferred Qualifications

– Experience in antibody discovery and engineering, including display technologies and/or in vivo platforms

– Hands-on experience with protein expression, screening, and characterization workflows

– Familiarity with high-throughput or automated experimental systems

– Exposure to computationally guided or AI-enabled discovery approaches

– Experience working with structured biological data, databases, or LIMS systems

– Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with computational, data science, or engineering teams

– Strong scientific communication and problem-solving skills

What you can expect from 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.

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The base salary for this position is $115,503 – $156,269 CAD.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.