Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

Amgen is a values based organization with a powerful sense of shared purpose toward our mission: to serve patients. At our San Francisco facilities, we provide the capabilities, resources, and rewards of a global enterprise, while maintaining the entrepreneurialism and verve that marked our early days as a biotechnology pioneer. We encourage our team members to have fulfilling and meaningful careers through challenging assignments, career development, and valuable opportunities such as this one. 

The Associate Scientist will be part of a fast-paced, integrated and interactive research group exploring therapeutics for Autoimmunity, Inflammation, and Cancer Immunotherapy programs. The Associate Scientist will be responsible for generating and communicating pharmacology data to support the progression of inflammation and immunotherapy research teams.

Position Responsibilities

Designing and conducting in vivo and in vitro studies

In vivo work will include handling techniques, such as, tumor inoculation and measurement, oral, sc and iv dosing, blood and tissue collection 

In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays and molecular biological techniques to help interpret in vivo observations 

Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, accurate, timely record keeping and data analysis 

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree and 2 years of Scientific experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree and 3+ years of scientific experience in an industry setting

Hands on experience administering drugs through various routes

Hands on experience with molecular and cellular biological techniques 

Hans on experience with flow cytometry and multi-parametric analysis (5+ colors)

Research experience with preclinical models of autoimmunity, inflammation and cancer immunotherapy

Previous drug discovery experience   

Computer literacy, 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 ability to work independently on research goals and to direct the research and day to day responsibilities of others 

Pro-active, enthusiastic, show a desire to learn and be a part of a busy, highly productive team 

A Fortune 150 company operating in nearly 100 countries around the world, we invest in highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative individuals who are ready to contribute to our mission in meaningful ways and make a difference in the lives of our patients. That’s why, as a member of our cross functional, cross discipline team, we provide you with valuable opportunities to broaden your experience and maximize your potential. Focused on the industry’s most compelling scientific discoveries and housed within industry leading facilities within the heart of the world’s leading biotechnology hub, our colleagues are growing our pipeline through groundbreaking innovations. We believe in rewarding those who do rewarding work and are committed to providing careers that can help turn the tide of serious, life interrupting illnesses.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Amgen will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.