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Scientific

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.

Sr. Associate Scientist - Inflammation Research

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will perform research studies aimed at elucidating mechanisms of inflammation and immune-mediated regulation of cancer in order to develop novel therapies. The Sr. Associate Scientist is an integral contributor to a dynamic research team, collaborating with research scientists at multiple Amgen sites, and working closely with groups in other functional areas including Inflammation, Therapeutic Discovery, and Medical Sciences.

• Performing assays for the screening of small molecule or large molecule therapeutics.
• Developing, characterizing, and analyzing in-vivo models for autoimmunity and immunotherapy.
• Make major scientific laboratory-based contributions to the research goals of the department.
• Plan and perform laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results.
• Present analyzed results in both internal and external forums, and participate in the writing of manuscripts for publication.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The scientific professional we seek is innovative and motivated with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3 years Scientific experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years Scientific experience
• Experience with animal handling and in-vivo models

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree
• Experience in immunology and in-vivo animal studies

Expertise in the following areas:

• Cellular immunology techniques including multi-color flow cytometry and primary cell culture experience
• Experience with animal handling and in-vivo models of autoimmunity and cancer
• Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in research, exemplified by a strong publication record, and/or compelling contributions to a therapeutic development program

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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