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Job Description

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, Bioassay Technology

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s Bioassay Technology team of the Genome Analysis Unit is seeking an enthusiastic bioengineer to join our biotechnology group at our research facility in South San Francisco. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and be able to work independently and as part of cross-disciplinary teams. In this vital role you will join an energetic research team responsible for the design and execution of research projects involving cell-based assay development, organoid engineering, automated cellular imaging, image analysis, and the production of rich, phenotypic datasets to characterize such systems.

Responsibilities of this position include designing and conducting experiments to interrogate in vitro biology through the development of physiological model systems by integrating custom devices, multiple cell types, and simulating an appropriate growth environment to study the cells therein; using cellular imaging techniques to characterize both 2D and 3D cell culture systems; development of and adaptation of image analysis algorithms to extract relevant information to meet specific assay needs; and comprehension of such results in order to communicate findings to colleagues. Familiarity with iPSC biology and differentiation experience is preferred. Additional responsibilities include mammalian cell culture, assay development experiments, and incorporation of laboratory automation where suitable. Good understanding of drug discovery is desired.

Win

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree

OR

Master’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical expertise in cell-based assay development, complex cell-based functional assays, 3D organoid cultures, cellular imaging, fluorescence microscopy, and cell biology
• Experience with mammalian tissue culture, including iPSCs, image analysis, lab automation, high content screening, and omics data analysis is preferred
• Ability to design and execute experiments independently
• Excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a team
• Computer literacy, analytical and problem-solving skills, highly organized and ability to multi-task

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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