Sr Associate Scientist - Clinical Immunology
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- South San Francisco, CA, US
- Start date
- Mar 22, 2019
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- Discipline
- Clinical, Clinical Research, Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work
Job Details
The Cytometry Sciences group at Amgen South San Francisco is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a variety of flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters that are routinely accessed by many scientists for the purpose of interrogating cell biology. Seated in the epi-center of South San Francisco's biopharmaceutical research hub, Amgen South San Francisco represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated and outgoing flow cytometrist who is energized by interacting with others in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, sharing the common goal to develop therapeutics designed to address unmet medical needs.
Position Responsibilities include:
- The ability to calibrate and operate multiparameter flow cytometers, including cell sorters.
- The ability to identify instrument problems and perform basic troubleshooting / remediation.
- The ability to work in a biosafety level 2 plus laboratory environment.
Basic Qualifications
Master's degree and 3 years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Education in the life sciences.
- Prior experience working in a biopharmaceutical company.
- A working knowledge of good documentation practices and scientific conduct as defined by standard operating procedures.
- Prior experience designing high complexity (10 plus color) staining panels.
- A working knowledge of Becton Dickinson flow cytometers and software.
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. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
- Website
- http://careers.amgen.com/
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States
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