Associate Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an Associate Scientist in vivo Pharmacology to join a fast-paced cancer immunology research group. You will generate and communicate pharmacology data to support oncology programs, including in vivo and in vitro studies and model development.

You will perform tumor inoculations, dosing, blood/tissue collection, and assist with data analysis, collaborating across teams to advance therapeutic candidates and publish findings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 1 year of In Vivo Pharmacology and Laboratory Experience or Bachelor's degree and 3 years of In Vivo Pharmacology and Laboratory Experience.
• Hands-on experience with preclinical cancer models and in vivo/in vitro studies.
• Pro‑active, enthusiastic, and able to work in a collaborative, cross‑departmental team.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, analyze, and report in vivo and in vitro studies.
• Handle tumor inoculation, dosing (oral, SC, IP, IV), and sample collection.
• Maintain equipment, record data accurately, and present findings to teams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to advance research programs.
• Support data interpretation with molecular biology and flow cytometry analyses.

Skills

In Vivo Pharmacology

Lab Techniques

Flow Cytometry

Molecular Biology

Data Analysis

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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 In vivo Pharmacology

What You Will Do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be a part of a fast-paced, integrated, and interactive research group exploring therapeutics for immuno-oncology programs. You will be responsible for generating and communicating pharmacology data to support the progression of oncology and immunotherapy research programs.

Key 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, IP and IV dosing, blood, tissue collection and model development.
• In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays including multiparametric 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
• Active participation and presentation at cross-departmental teams and meetings

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Associate Scientist we seek is a Researcher with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Masters degree and 1 year of In Vivo Pharmacology and Laboratory Experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 3 years of In Vivo Pharmacology and Laboratory Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related subject area and 4 years of scientific laboratory experience
• Hands-on experience with preclinical models of cancer
• Hands on experience administering drugs through various routes.
• Hands‑on experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI)
• Experience collecting blood by different routes and tissues for downstream analysis.
• Flow cytometry and multi‑parametric analysis (5+ colors) experience is strongly desired.
• Hands‑on experience with molecular, cellular, and ex vivo biological techniques and assays
• Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and scientific software.
• Previous drug discovery experience.
• Attention to detail, translating into high-quality results.
• Pro‑active, enthusiastic, show desire to learn and be part of a highly productive team.

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 deadline

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.

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.