Career Category

Research

Job Description

Amgen is a leading global biotechnology company, with a mission to serve patients around the world. As a science-based, patient-focused organization, we discover and develop innovative therapies to treat serious illnesses. Our medicines have made a dramatic difference in the lives of millions. To underpin our commitment to serve patients, Amgen is developing our Translational Science focus with modern molecular and cellular science and pathology laboratories, designed to discover and develop valuable biomarkers in support of our clinical programs.

The Department of Clinical Biomarkers & Diagnostics at Amgen in South San Francisco is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to perform clinical biomarker assays employing a variety of platforms to support our drug development efforts.

Will be an integral member of a dynamic group of scientists and platform experts. Will collaborate with scientists representing multiple therapeutic areas and work closely with groups in other functional areas. Will employ a wide variety of platforms including multiparametric flow cytometry in our biomarker laboratory to develop and qualify biomarker assays to support various clinical programs.

Specific responsibilities associated with the job include independent thinking, choosing the appropriate platform, planning and performing laboratory experiments, documenting experimental protocols and results, analyzing and interpreting data, presenting results to the stakeholders and working with internal and external partners. 

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 3 years of Scientific experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree or Doctorate degree by December 2019

Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in biomarker assay development and qualification.

A strong background in multiparametric flow cytometry assays including immunophenotyping and immune based functional assays is required for this position. The candidate is expected to be well versed in complex flow cytometry data analysis using FlowJo, FCS Express, SPADE, viSNE and CITRUS.

A strong skillset in handling various biological specimens, mammalian cell culture techniques, isolation and culture of primary immune cells.

Experience in performing immunohistochemistry and immunoassays using a variety of platforms (single analyte platforms such as ELISA and multi analyte platforms such as Luminex and MSD).

Demonstrated track record of critical independent thinking and troubleshooting.

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple studies, strong verbal and written communication skills and high degree of motivation, creativity and collaborative nature.
 

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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