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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Associate Scientist - Autoimmunity & Inflammation / In vivo

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will In this vital role you will be part of a fast-paced, integrated, and interactive research group using in vivo models and techniques to explore therapeutics for Autoimmunity, Inflammation and Cancer Immunotherapy programs.

The Associate Scientist will be responsible for generating pharmacology data to support the progression of inflammation research teams. Specific responsibilities will include conducting in vivo and in vitro research studies aimed at elucidating mechanisms of chronic inflammation, immune regulation, and tolerance to develop novel therapies for the treatment of disease areas including gastroenterology, dermatology, and rheumatology.

In vivo work will include small animal handling techniques such as mouse disease model induction and monitoring, oral, SC, and IV dosing, and blood and tissue collection. In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays and molecular biological techniques to help interpret in vivo observations. Other responsibilities include operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, planning and performing laboratory experiments, and accurate, timely record keeping and data analysis.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified candidate we seek is a scientific professional with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 2 years of scientific experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of scientific experience, preferably in an industry setting
• Research experience in the fields of molecular biology, cell biology, or immunology
• Demonstrated experience with mouse models of inflammation
• Hands-on experience with small rodents and administration through various routes (intraperitoneal, intravenous, subcutaneous, oral gavage, retro-orbital)
• Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular biological techniques, including multi-color flow cytometry
• Computer literacy is essential, especially proficiency with Graphpad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment
• Attention to detail, translating into high quality results
• The Associate Scientist will also be pro-active, enthusiastic, and show a desire to learn and be a part of a busy, highly productive and collaborative team

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

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for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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