Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. 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. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Scientist - Molecular Biology - RNA

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are actively seeking a highly qualified and motivated scientist with a strong background in RNA expertise, RNA structure, nucleic acid therapeutics, molecular biology, and biochemistry to join our Genome Analysis Unit (GAU). GAU is a multi-disciplinary effort embedded into our Therapeutic Discovery (TD) department that continually leverages advancement in genetics, genomics, disease modeling, viral vector technology, molecular delivery, and computational biology to answer critical drug discovery questions from target inception through drug development. The successful candidate will have a track record of innovative and collaborative research.

In this vital role you will be designing and carrying out experiments in the laboratory to support projects in the drug discovery pipeline, directing the associate scientists assigned to the projects, and monitoring the progress of the studies. The ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with colleagues from different disciplines will be essential.

The specific responsibilities of the candidate include but are not limited to:

• Develop and/or advance technology to accelerate drug discovery using RNA expertise, molecular biology, cell biology, and bioengineering methods
• Design, conduct, interpret and report on studies that will accelerate the discovery of selective therapeutics and its validation in oncology, inflammation, and cardiovascular disorders
• Ensure data generated is communicated in a concise, easy to understand manner to the appropriate teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor, review and critically interpret published work to guide internal research as it pertains to genetic perturbation
• Work with external academic, biotechnology, and contract research organizations.

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 molecular biology, nucleic acid therapeutics, biochemistry, virology or relevant area

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of molecular biology, nucleic acid therapeutics, biochemistry, virology or relevant area

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. with molecular biology, RNA structure (preferred messenger RNA), nucleic acid therapeutics, biochemistry, or relevant area with 7 years research experience (preference for industry/pharma)
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, organizational, and presentation (oral or written) skills
• Outstanding mentoring skills across all levels
• Proven record of innovative thinking to propose and champion new ideas and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

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 increase 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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