HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience, and passion to work toward your goals? 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. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.Associate Scientist - Translational Safety & Bioanalytical SciencesLiveWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Translational Safety & Bioanalytical Sciences group at Amgen Inc. The Thousand Oaks site is seeking to hire a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual at the Associate Scientist level. In this vital role, you will work in the lab under supervision and collaborate closely with a group of committed scientists to perform immunoassays and cell-based assays designed to monitor the immunogenicity of Amgen’s exciting therapeutic protein pipeline.Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Execute and document experimental plans and laboratory procedures in a timely manner with great attention to detail.
Perform plate-based immunoassays for the detection of binding or neutralizing anti-drug antibodies.
Perform mammalian cell line maintenance and cell-based assays for the detection of neutralizing anti-drug antibodies.
Execute data analysis and troubleshooting with guidance.
Present data internally and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Operate and maintain lab equipment in accordance with GxP guidelines
WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an associate scientist with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree and at least 1 year of laboratory experience
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Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of laboratory experience in immunochemistry, cell biology, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good critical thinking skills and attention to detail are required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct experiments.
Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, immunoassays, and/or cell-based assays is preferred
Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
The successful candidate must have the ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques.
Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workloads based on changing priorities.
Knowledge of or proficiency in GxP lab requirements is preferred.
ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAmgen 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.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
