Job Description:

Job Description: 

The department of Comparative Biology and Safety Sciences at Amgen is seeking an enthusiastic medical technologist who will interact with discovery scientists, pathologists, and other researchers. The successful candidate will work closely with scientific colleagues at Amgen to deliver excellent data and analysis to advance the R&D pipeline of potential medicines across major therapeutic areas (especially oncology, metabolic disorders, inflammation and neuroscience). 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Analysis of sample submitted for hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation and cytology 

• Microscopic review of blood smears 

• Adherence to rigorous quality control procedures 

• Use and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation 

• Ordering and procurement of supplies 

• Development and validation of new assays 

• Preparation of written validation and study reports 

Qualifications: 

Medical Technologist certification: MT (ASCP) 

At least a Bachelor’s degree, MS preferred 

Consideration to candidates with experience in a research setting (university, hospital or industry); 

Skilled at hematology, cytology, chemistry, urinalysis, and coagulation assays, as well as immunoassay 

Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting automated hematology and clinical chemistry instrumentation 

Proficiency in utilization of computerized data collection systems (e.g. a LIMS or toxicology database) and office and scientific computer programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) 

Excellent team work and communication skills, a pro-active attitude, and innovative and interdisciplinary thinking towards accomplishing goals and solving issues.