Associate Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen is looking for an Associate Scientist in In Vivo Pharmacology for their office in Thousand Oaks, California. In this role, you'll design and conduct essential research studies to support oncology programs. Candidates should have a Master's degree with at least 1 year or a Bachelor's with 3 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive compensation, a generous benefits package, and an environment fostering professional growth. Ideal for proactive individuals passionate about drug discovery and development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of experience in In Vivo Pharmacology and Laboratory work.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in In Vivo Pharmacology and Laboratory work.
• Experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in vivo and in vitro studies.
• Execute in vivo work involving tumor inoculation and dosing.
• Analyze data and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

In Vivo Pharmacology

Laboratory work

Flow cytometry

Biochemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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 generate and communicate pharmacology data to support the progression of oncology and immunotherapy research programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, analyze, and report in vivo and in vitro studies
• Execute in vivo work involving tumor inoculation and measurement, oral, SC, IP, and IV dosing, blood and tissue collection, and model development
• Perform in vitro work including cellular assays such as multiparametric flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques to help interpret in vivo observations
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, keep accurate and timely records, and analyze data
• Actively participate in and present findings at cross‑departmental teams and meetings

What We Expect Of You

The Associate Scientist we seek is a researcher with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in In Vivo Pharmacology and Laboratory work
• or Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in In Vivo Pharmacology and Laboratory work

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related field and 4 years of scientific laboratory experience
• Hands‑on experience with preclinical models of cancer
• Experience administering drugs through various routes
• Experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI)
• Experience collecting blood by different routes and tissues for downstream analysis
• Experience with flow cytometry and multi‑parametric analysis (5+ colors) – 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 other scientific software
• Previous drug discovery experience
• Attention to detail, producing high‑quality results
• Pro‑active, enthusiastic, and eager to learn and contribute to a highly productive team

What You Can Expect Of Us

We support your professional and personal growth and well‑being. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. is posted; actual salary will vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including retirement and savings plan with generous company contributions, and group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program (or sales‑based incentive plan for field sales representatives)
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans
• Flexible work models where possible

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 provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities 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.