Associate Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Associate Scientist – In vivo Pharmacology to join a fast-paced immuno-oncology research group in Thousand Oaks. You will design and execute in vivo and in vitro studies, generate pharmacology data, and support progression of oncology programs.

Collaboration across teams and high attention to detail are essential. Requirements include a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s with 3 years of in vivo pharmacology experience, plus hands-on work with preclinical cancer models, assays,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with 3+ years in vivo pharmacology and laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with preclinical cancer models and in vivo/in vitro studies.
• Proficiency with cellular assays, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, analyze, and report in vivo/in vitro studies.
• Handle in vivo procedures including tumor inoculation and dosing routes.
• Perform and interpret flow cytometry and molecular biology assays.
• Maintain equipment, records, and data analysis.
• Present findings in cross-departmental meetings.

Skills

In vivo pharmacology

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years in vivo pharmacology

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Career Category Research Job Description

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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

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. Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

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

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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, we’ll 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.

• 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.

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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.

Equal Opportunity employer

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, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary Range 94,340.65USD -127,637.35 USD

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 biologics manufacturing 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. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen