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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.

Senior Associate Scientist - Oncology Research

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Department of Oncology at Amgen in South San Francisco is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist to perform research studies aimed at elucidating mechanisms of immune-mediated regulation of tumorigenesis in order to develop novel therapies for the treatment of cancer. In this vital role you will be an integral member of a dynamic research team, collaborating with research scientists at multiple Amgen sites, and working closely with groups in other functional areas including Therapeutic Discovery, and Medical Sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Make major scientific laboratory-based contributions to the research goals of the department.
• Present results in both internal and external forums, and participate in the writing of manuscripts for publication.
• Planning and performing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results.

Win

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree and 3 years scientific experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 5 years scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate with research experience in cancer biology, immunology, cell biology, or biochemistry.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: signal transduction, biochemistry, in vivo mouse models of cancer, cellular immunology techniques.
• Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in research, exemplified by a strong publication record and/or significant contributions to a therapeutic development program.
• Knowledgeable, highly motivated, creative, and collaborative. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and troubleshoot to solve problems.

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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