Sr. Associate IS Analyst

In this vital role you will be part of the Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) Product Team working on the lifecycle of the CDS platforms which includes refreshing of all software/hardware within the enterprise CDS platforms. This vital role ensures the CDS platforms remain up to date and ensure all systems remain available for business.

• Work with the CDS product team to support the lifecycle of CDS platform software (Empower/Chromeleon/Unicorn)
• Develop documentation and standard operating procedures for various lifecycle processes
• Work with vendors to secure the latest version of CDS software, driver packs, patches and other software packages
• Work with other Amgen infrastructure teams to stand up various infrastructure environments (DEV/TEST/PROD) in the cloud or on-prem
• Provide support and fix for all CDS platforms
• Perform testing and develop migration strategies for all CDS platforms
• CDS software patching and compliance ensure CDS platforms are secure and patched

• Masters degree and 1 to 3 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR
• Bachelors degree and 3 to 5 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR
• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Must-Have Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with minimum of 3 to 5 years in systems administration and infrastructure
• Experience with Networking, DNS, Firewalls, Security, Patching, AWS, VMWare
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to multitask and lead simultaneous software/hardware lifecycle projects
• Create infrastructure requirements for various server types
• Thorough understanding of Windows and Linux OSes
• Ability to understand vendor requirements against business needs
• Develop and maintain various scripts for server task automation
• Partner with vendors and other team members to solve problems, test new software versions, and secure long-term solutions against the CDS platforms

• Ability to work independently, excellent problem solving and professional written communications skills.
• Experience with Smartsheets/Excel/Tableau
• Strong customer focus with ability to work closely with business
• Experience with enterprise CDS platform software (Empower/Chromeleon/Unicorn)

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong transformation and organizational change experience.
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams.
• Excellent analytical and solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.