Senior Associate Scientist- Oncology and Inflammation
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- South San Francisco, CA, US
- Start date
- Jun 23, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Oncology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work
Job Details
The successful candidate will be an integral member of a dynamic and highly collaborative research team, comprised of members of the Inflammation and Oncology department and other functional areas such as Therapeutic Discovery and Medical Sciences.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to make major scientific laboratory-based contributions to the research goals of the department using cutting edge technologies and in vitro and in vivo models, present their results in both internal and external forums, and participate in the writing of manuscripts for publication. Specific responsibilities include planning and performing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results.
Basic Qualifications
PhD by September 2019
OR
Master's degree and 3 years scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 5 years scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate degree with research experience in immunology, cancer biology or cell biology
Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: Cellular immunology, multi-color flow cytometry, complex in vitro primary cell models, molecular biology, in vivo mouse models of cancer and/or inflammation, bioinformatics analysis of large gene expression datasets
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
Knowledgeable, highly motivated, creative, and collaborative
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and troubleshoot to solve problems
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
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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