Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For four decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen Research Copenhagen (ARC) is through our DNA Encoded Library (DEL) technology contributing significantly to Amgen’s many small molecule drug discovery projects from hit discovery all the way to drug candidate selection.
We are currently seeking a candidate who will be part of a team that supports the operation of analytical instruments, assist and educate the users running samples and make the most of various LS-MS software packages. If you are passionate, analytical, resourceful, goal-oriented, openminded, hardworking, and have a desire to contribute to ground breaking scientific research within a new field of drug discovery, we may have a position for you.
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As a member of the Analytics team you will help us setup and operate LC systems and various automated sample preparation equipment to ensure high-throughput acquisition, analysis and purification of small molecule including oligo conjugates to deliver high quality data, take part in method development and implementation of new analytic instruments. The position will primarily involve maintenance and setup of LC-MS systems, but also method development and testing of new setups. You will be working cross-functionally with internal groups specializing in DEL-technology, parallel synthesis, medicinal chemistry and biology, and you will participate with your analytical expertise in the process of identifying and purifying various compounds.
Specifically, tasks will include:
- Daily care of ARC analytical and prep LC-MS.
- Keeping LC and MS instruments, including CLND detector, in excellent operational state.
- Software support for all LC and MS based software package
- Supervision of LC-MS users
- Purification of oligo conjugates and other compounds on LC systems
- Keeping track of spare parts for all instruments
We offer a highly rewarding and stimulating environment in a world-class drug discovery organization. The position is based in our offices in Copenhagen.
The employee will report to Sr Principal Scientist Michael Godskesen. For further information contact: HR Manager Helena Pechter (hpechter@amgen.com)
Qualifications:
Preferably the candidate should hold a laboratory technician, B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree within relevant technical sciences or well-documented similar training, with +3 years’ experience in maintaining and operating LC instruments from multiple suppliers.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proficiency in running analytical a well as preparative samples on various LC-(MS) platforms
- In depth understanding of liquid chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
- On hands experience working and maintenance of different LC-MS systems
- Sample preparation knowledge
- Agilent software ChemStation and MassHunter expertise
- Waters Masslynx software familiarity
- Shimadzu Labsolution acquaintance
- Experience working with third party analytical software ACD Labs, Mnova or similar
- A talent for tidiness, data organization etc.
- Excellent collaborations and team player skills
- Excellent English communication skills
- Outspoken personality with an urge for creating high-quality results
Application:
Please note that it is required to have permit to live and work in Denmark for application. All applications and contacts are confidential. We want your application as soon as possible, selection starts on week 32.
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