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Senior Associate Scientist - Oncology-Inflammation

Employer
Amgen
Location
South San Francisco, CA, US
Start date
Aug 9, 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

Amgen is a values based organization with a powerful sense of shared purpose toward our mission: to serve patients. At our San Francisco facilities, we provide the capabilities, resources, and rewards of a global enterprise, while maintaining the entrepreneurialism and verve that marked our early days as a biotechnology pioneer. We encourage our team members to have fulfilling and meaningful careers through challenging assignments, career development, and valuable opportunities such as this:

The Senior Associate Scientist will be part of a fast-paced, integrated and interactive research group exploring therapeutics for Oncology, Inflammation and Cancer Immunotherapy programs.

The Senior Associate Scientist will be responsible for designing, generating and communicating pharmacology and preclinical data to support the progression of oncology and inflammation research teams.

Responsibilities:

Designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting in vivo and in vitro studies.

In vivo work will include handling techniques, such as, tumor inoculation and measurement, oral, sc and iv dosing, blood, tissue collection and model development

In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays including flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques to help interpret in vivo observations

Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, accurate, timely record keeping and data analysis

Participation in and presentation at cross-departmental teams and meetings

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree and 3 years of Scientific experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral

Master's Degree and 5+ years of scientific experience in an industry setting

Hands on experience administering drugs through various routes

Hands on experience with molecular and cellular biological techniques

Hands on experience with flow cytometry and multi-parametric analysis (5+ colors)

Research experience with preclinical models of cancer, inflammation and cancer immunotherapy

Previous drug discovery experience

Computer literacy, especially proficiency with Graphpad Prism, Excel, Powerpoint and Word

Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment

Attention to detail, translating into high quality results

The ability to work independently on research goals and to direct the research and day to day responsibilities of others

Pro-active, enthusiastic, show a desire to learn and be a part of a busy, highly productive team

A Fortune 150 company operating in nearly 100 countries around the world, we invest in highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative individuals who are ready to contribute to our mission in meaningful ways and make a difference in the lives of our patients. That's why, as a member of our cross functional, cross discipline team, we provide you with valuable opportunities to broaden your experience and maximize your potential. Focused on the industry's most

compelling scientific discoveries and housed within industry leading facilities within the heart of the world's leading biotechnology hub, our colleagues are growing our pipeline through groundbreaking innovations. We believe in rewarding those who do rewarding work and are committed to providing careers that can help turn the tide of serious, life interrupting illnesses.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Amgen will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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.

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Company info
Website
Phone
805-447-1000
Location
Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States

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