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.

Sr. Associate Scientist (cardiometabolic disorders, in vivo)

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will:

• The Sr. Associate Scientist will be part of an interactive and fast paced research group exploring therapeutics for our Cardiometabolic Disorders Therapeutic Area.
• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual and an in vivo technical specialist responsible for leading and performing in vivo studies in mice and rats at our South San Francisco site.

Win

Primary responsibilities:

• Work in teams and partner with lead scientists to design, plan, prioritize, execute and interpret in vivo studies focused on identifying candidate molecules or exploring target biology.
• Be responsible for all in-life portions of the in vivo study
• Perform in vivo experiments with precision. Candidates must establish prior experience in vivo including dosing (po, ip, sc, iv), collecting baseline measures, randomization, sample collection and necropsy.
• Show good scientific judgement at the experiment and project level
• Being accountable for accurate, organized and timely record keeping
• Effectively communicate results and study interpretation in project team meetings
• Good record keeping and documenting skills to effectively generate study report

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 3 years of in vivo experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of in vivo experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry background with hands on in vivo experience
• Experience leading CRO in vivo study activities
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare and compliance. Thorough knowledge of the regulations for an invivo facility and remain aligned with IACUC regulations
• Have the working knowledge in concepts including in vivo imaging, stable cell generation, RNA and DNA extraction and PCR techniques, performing ELISAs and other colorimetric assays
• Ability to work independently and effectively within the timelines. Skill set to lead multiple projects and prioritize based upon needs is a plus

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.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• 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

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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