Career Category

Research

Job Description

This Scientist will be a member of a team providing support for the early-stage pipeline of small molecule (SM) therapeutics.

 

Primary responsibilities will include

·         Characterizing protein – small molecule interactions using SPR.

·         This will include (but is not limited to) small molecule SPR assay development, small molecule hit characterization and ranking.

·         Knowledge and experience in kinetics for small molecule binding assays together with experience using SPR instruments such as those from Cytiva/Biacore.

·         Devise and implement creative scientific research through conducting laboratory experiments, planning detailed procedures for defined projects including timelines, milestones, methodological approaches, expected results and necessary resources.

·         Review, analyze, and interpret scientific data and results; providing regular updates, documentation, and/or communication on project results; collaborating with other scientists and keeping current with field of expertise, including literature and technology development.

·         Additional responsibilities may include advising supervisors and colleagues in areas of expertise; participating in national and international scientific meetings; providing scientific results that support the generation of publications, patents, or regulatory submissions and mentoring research associates and laboratory assistants.

 

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree OR Doctorate degree completed by Feb 2021

Master’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of scientific experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

·         A focus on SPR-based kinetics and binding affinity characterization; attendance to one of David Myszka’s label free workshops is preferred.

·         Proven track record of academic accomplishments (i.e., peer-reviewed publications and/or patents)

·         Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety

·         Clear understanding of binding experiments as well as a general knowledge of related methods and data fitting computer applications.

·         Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

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