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Flow Cytometry Scientist, Clinical Biomarkers and Diagnostics

Employer
Amgen
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Start date
May 13, 2022

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge youve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Flow Cytometry Scientist;

Assay Design, Implementation, Analysis; Cell-Based Platforms;

Clinical Biomarkers and Diagnostics

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role an integral member of a dynamic group of scientists and platform experts you will perform clinical biomarker assays employing a variety of platforms to support our drug development efforts.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited

  • Collaborate with scientists representing multiple therapeutic areas and work closely with groups in other functional areas.

  • Employ a wide variety of platforms including Immunohistochemistry and multi parametric flow cytometry in our biomarker laboratory to develop and qualify biomarker assays to support various clinical programs.

  • Choose the appropriate platform, plan and perform laboratory experiments

  • Document experimental protocols and results, analyze and interpret data

  • Present results to the stakeholders and working with internal and external partners.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated Professional we seek is a type of Scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Masters degree and 3 experience in biomarker assay development and qualification.

OR

Bachelors degree and 5 years of the relevant scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of IHC assays and IHC image analysis software such as HALO is a preferred.

  • Experience with complex data analysis software for flow cytometry such as FlowJo, FCS Express, SPADE, viSNE and CITRUS is a must.

  • A strong background in multi-parametric flow cytometry assays including immunophenotyping and immune based functional assays is required for this position.

  • Previous experience working in a matrixed environment to execute cell-based (flow cytometry and IHC) assay development and validation to support clinical trials.

  • Project management skills to meet critical timelines associated with various activities necessary to support biomarker assessment of clinical samples

  • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple studies, strong verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of motivation, creativity and collaborative qualities.

  • Familiarity with processes and factors needed to evaluate, qualify and manage CROs.

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As 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.

  • Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey

  • A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act

  • Generous Total Rewards Plancomprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefitswith compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

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for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Amgen 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.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.


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.

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

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