Associate Scientist - Technology-Enabled Experimental Inflammation Discovery

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks is seeking an Associate Scientist in Technology-Enabled Experimental Inflammation Discovery to contribute to target discovery and generate mechanistic insights through cellular and molecular experiments. You will analyze data, translate findings into biological insights, and routinely use AI-enabled tools to enhance experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific communication.

Strong experimental rigor and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• In a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree program with biology focus, significant lab experience is required.
• Hands-on experience in cell biology and related assays with strong data interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot experiments and maintain rigorous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute cellular/molecular experiments to aid target discovery.
• Analyze data and translate findings into actionable biological insights.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to enhance data analysis, visualization, and communication.

Skills

Organoids

Co-cultures

Skin cells

Primary immune cells

Flow cytometry

Mouse models

AI tools

Coding

Automation

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Flow cytometry

Multiparameter imaging

High-content analysis

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

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 - Technology-Enabled Experimental Inflammation Discovery

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will contribute to target discovery and generating mechanistic insight by designing and executing cellular and molecular experiments, analyzing and integrating experimental data, and translating findings into biological insights and clear decisions. The successful candidate will routinely use AI-enabled, computational, and advanced data‑analysis tools to enhance knowledge, hypothesis generation, experimental design, data analysis/visualization, and scientific communication. Deep experimental capability remains foundational; harnessing novel harnessing novel technologies will multiply its impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience with complex cellular systems such as organoids, co‑cultures, or other disease‑relevant models.

• Experience with skin‑derived tissues/cells and primary immune‑cell culture; experience with keratinocytes and/or mast cells is a plus.

• Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry, quantitative imaging, assay automation, or high‑content analysis is a plus.

• Experience with mouse models, particularly in inflammation or immunology, is a plus.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in applying AI‑enabled scientific tools, coding or scripting, computational approaches, automation, or advanced data‑analysis workflows to experimental research is highly desirable.

• Experimental rigor and reliability: Takes pride in generating decision‑quality data, with strong attention to controls, documentation, data integrity, organization, and experimental planning. Reliably manages samples, cells, timelines, and parallel workflows and follows through on commitments.

• Scientific curiosity and problem solving: Seeks to understand the biology and mechanisms behind experimental observations. Approaches troubleshooting thoughtfully, challenges assumptions, and uses both experimental and computational evidence rather than simply executing protocols.

• Technology fluency, collaboration, and learning agility: Is collaborative, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn and apply new scientific, computational, and AI‑enabled approaches. Adapts quickly, shares effective practices, and uses technology pragmatically to improve the quality, speed, and scale of research.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 1 year of scientific research experience in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, or a related field

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of scientific research experience in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in mammalian cell biology and molecular/cellular assay development, with evidence of strong experimental judgment and troubleshooting ability.

• Ability to analyze and communicate complex data clearly; experience with scientific data‑analysis or visualization tools is expected, and familiarity with AI‑enabled or computational workflows is preferred.

• Strong organizational, collaboration, and scientific documentation skills, with the ability to work with moderate discretion and limited supervision while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary project teams.

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.

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.