Sr Associate Scientist - Molecular and Cellular Neuroimmunology
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- Start date
- Oct 17, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Genetown, Best Places to Work
Job Details
Overall, the position is ideal for someone seeking to become a technical leader and a critical resource within Amgen Neuroscience. A core aim will be discovering new biological insight to enable drug discovery programs from target validation through clinical development.
Position Responsibilities
- Planning and execution of cellular and biochemical in vitro assays to understand fundamental neurological and immunological processes. Responsible for delivering reproducible and well-controlled datasets according to project timelines
- Generation of in vitro models and assays for drug discovery and target validation to demonstrate assay robustness
- Perform in vitro pharmacology in automated and semi-automated assay workstreams
- Assist team members in collaborative in vivo pharmacology with pre-clinical neurodegenerative disease models
- Contribute innovation, ideas, and literature insights to support the development of novel approaches to study immune processes in the brain
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree or Doctorate degree completed by December 2019
OR
Master's degree and 3 years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in biochemical and molecular biological techniques, including qRT-PCR, DNA/RNA/Protein visualization, western blotting, protein immuno-precipitations, ELISA, RNAi, and molecular cloning
- Demonstrated application of mammalian cell culture and associated techniques with an emphasis on cell line development
- Previous research focused on the immune system and/or immunoassays
- Experience with fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) and analysis
- Ability to utilize viral-based gene transduction systems
- Strong proficiency in written and spoken English with the ability to convey ideas and information clearly
- Proficient with statistics and scientific data analysis software (e.g., Graphpad Prism, SigmaPlot)
- Pharmaceutical industry experience is desirable
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.
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.
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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