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 expanding the Biomarker Discovery group in South San Francisco to support the therapeutic pipeline.

The Biomarker Discovery team is searching for a highly motivated Senior Associate Scientist to perform research in the areas of oncology and inflammation. In this role, you will be part of a highly-matrixed environment and collaborate with other functional areas including Therapeutic Discovery, Clinical Biomarker & Diagnostics, and Computational Biology. You will contribute to the group’s mission to generate a deep understanding of patient heterogeneity, inform prioritization strategies, and identify candidate pharmacodynamic and drug response biomarkers.  

Position Responsibilities

Make impactful scientific laboratory-based contributions to the research goals and milestones of the Biomarker Discovery group

Independently plan and perform laboratory experiments, analyze and interpret data, communicate results in team meetings, and participate in the writing of manuscripts for publication

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 completed by February 2020

PhD in immunology or oncology

Expertise in molecular biology techniques including cloning, CRISPR technology, retroviral/lentiviral gene transfer

2D and 3D cell culture, including establishment and maintenance of organoids

Phenotypic analyses of primary tumor samples by imaging, flow cytometry, gene expression analysis, and next-generation sequencing

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

Strong verbal and written communication skills

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.

Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission – to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do.

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.