Associate Scientist - Biology

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen seeks an Associate Scientist - Biology to advance RNA therapeutics and genetic medicines, driving technology development. You will work cross-functionally to apply biology and chemistry toward novel target discovery and delivery strategies, enabling modular therapeutic outcomes.

The role emphasizes independent experimentation, collaboration across teams, and adapting emerging AI-enabled workflows to accelerate research programs and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in life sciences or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related research experience.
• Associates degree with 4+ years of related research experience.
• High school diploma or GED with 6+ years of related research experience.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on molecular and cellular biology techniques and assays.
• Develop and implement automation of high throughput RT-qPCR and RNA-seq workflows.
• Design and execute in vivo pharmacology studies, model systems, dosing and sample collection.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years related science research

Associates degree + 4 years related science research

High school diploma / GED + 6 years related science research

Tools

RT-qPCR automation

RNA-seq workflows

Mammalian cell culture

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Scientist - Biology

What You Will Do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. As the candidate for this largely laboratory-based position, you will be responsible for driving cutting-edge technology development in RNA Therapeutics and Genetic Medicines. You will work cross-functionally as you use biology and chemistry to help drive innovation in oligonucleotide drug discovery and delivery to new cellular targets. By embracing the ability to delivery any molecule anywhere at the right time for specific outcomes you will help deliver on the promise of therapeutic modularity.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The scientifically rigorous professional we seek is an innovative experimental biologist with these qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands on experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques and assays including but not limited to: nucleic acid transfection, protein and RNA isolation, protein and RNA analysis.
• Experience with developing and implementing automation of high throughput RT-qPCR and RNA-seq workflows.
• Experience with mammalian tissue culture and cell-based assays. Previous experience with primary cells is essential.
• Design and execute in vivo pharmacology studies, model system implementation, dosing, sample collection, and processing.

Basic Qualifications

Masters degree

OR

Bachelors degree and 2 years of related scientific research experience

Associates degree and 4 years of related scientific research experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of related scientific research experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to independently and iteratively plan, execute, and analyze complex experiments bridging in vitro and in vivo systems.
• Show a proactive and enthusiastic desire to learn and be a part of a growing, highly productive cross-functional team.
• Willingness to embrace and implement AI-enabled workflows to accelerate therapeutic modularity and discovery research programs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to give presentations in team meetings along with the ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment,

What You Can Expect Of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In Addition To The Base Salary, Amgen Offers a Total Rewards Plan, Based On Eligibility, Comprising Of Health And Welfare Plans For Staff And Eligible Dependents, Financial Plans With Opportunities To Save Towards Retirement Or Other Goals, Work/life Balance, And Career Development Opportunities That May Include

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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Application DeadlineExternal/Internal Postings

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Internal Only Posting (or Pre-ID Candidate)

Amgen anticipates accepting applications until 1-2 weeks before the posting; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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.