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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.

Scientist - Bioanalytical Sciences & Translational Safety 

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital Scientist role, you will contribute to developing, validating and implementing robust bioanalytical methods for the measurement of large molecule biotherapeutics. These methods will be required to support both nonclinical and clinical studies.

Amgen is seeking a Scientist to work out of our Thousand Oaks, CA location. The department of Translational Safety & Bioanalytical Sciences (TS&BA) within Amgen is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel effective, safe medicines. TS&BA Scientists work closely in partnership with other teams, such as protein therapeutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences and clinical pharmacology and regulatory to design promising clinical therapeutic candidates, conduct preclinical development studies, support clinical evaluation and contribute to regulatory submissions.

The primary responsibilities will include:

• To design, develop and validate robust ligand binding assays (ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab platforms) for the measurement of large molecule, and oligo/siRNA, therapeutic levels in biological matrices.  The bioanalytical methods are used to support regulated non-clinical and clinical studies.
• Manage the method lifecycle by working with external service providers, performing troubleshooting, data review and engaging in continuous improvement efforts.
• Direct the conduct of sample analysis, adherence to timelines, author reports and review data for technical content and regulatory compliance.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The scientific professional we seek is innovative and motivated with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR
• Master’s degree and 4 years of pharmaceutical-biotechnology and/or CRO industry, and/or Scientific experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of pharmaceutical-biotechnology and/or CRO industry and/or Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant laboratory GxP experience.
• Analytical skills in utilizing a broad range of technologies used for ligand binding assays and the detection of large molecule in complex biological matrices (MSD, Gyrolab, ELISA, Automated liquid handlers, etc.)
• Experience in any of the following areas: immunology, immunochemistry, biochemistry, cell biology or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory (GxP) requirements for bioanalysis in drug development and possess critical thinking skills with an ability to integrate data and information to solve complex problems to advance drug discovery and development programs.
• Experience communicating complex ideas to audiences with varying degrees of knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to drive scientific excellence and innovation.
• Demonstrated experience of contributing as lead author on external peer review publications.
• Ability to work in a team environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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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