Scientist – In vivo Delivery Biology Full-time

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Scientist

What You Will Do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. Amgen is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative Scientist to join the Genetic Medicines team in Thousand Oaks, CA. In this vital role you will be responsible for generating and communicating in vitro and in vivo data to support the development of novel RNA-based therapies and explore strategies for targeted delivery. Well-suited applicants will have broad laboratory training, deep scientific curiosity and a positive approach working in a team-based research environment. The successful candidate should have significant experience in flow cytometry and other cell-based assays as well as in vivo experience working with mice.

Responsibilities include:

• Help to develop novel RNA based therapies
• Utilize cell based assays such as flow cytometry
• Perform complex procedures with mouse models

What We Expect Of You

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

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD degree in related field with academic or industrial lab experience

Or

• Master's degree and 2+ years of laboratory-based research experience in academic or industrial labs

Or

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of laboratory-based research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• In vivo work experience with mice: handling, dosing (IV, IP, SC), blood collection, necropsy and tissue collection and processing for downstream applications
• Demonstrated hands on experience in flow cytometry. Design and optimization of antibody panels for multiparametric analysis. Experience with tissue digestion and processing for flow staining is a plus (spleen, lung, liver, etc).
• Hands-on experience with mammalian tissue culture and cell-based assays. Previous experience with immune cells and primary cultures is a plus.
• Experience with fluorescent microscopy and immunostaining is desired.
• Organizational and notebook/record keeping skills
• Computer literacy, e.g., GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc
• Proactive, enthusiastic, show a desire to learn and be a part of a growing, highly productive cross-functional team
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment

What You Can Expect From Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply Now And Make A Lasting Impact With The Amgen Team

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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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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.

Salary Range 117,657.00 USD – 139,084.00 USD