Cytometry & Imaging Scientist — Hybrid/Remote

Amgen SA; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Group medical, dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models (remote & hybrid)

Job summary

Amgen in South San Francisco seeks a Scientist - Cytometry & Imaging Sciences to calibrate multiple platforms, train staff, and advance complex cytometry workflows in a collaborative, safety-conscious lab environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in cytometry and imaging, cross-functional collaboration with data scientists, and ongoing development within a biosafety level 2+ lab setting.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in life sciences with cytometry experience.
• Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry and imaging cytometry.
• Strong documentation and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and operate multiparameter flow cytometers and imaging platforms.
• Design and optimize high-complexity cytometry panels.
• Train team members and oversee project milestones.
• Maintain biosafety and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Cytometry systems

Flow cytometry analysis

Imaging platforms

Laboratory safety

Education

PhD in life sciences

MD/PharmD considered

MS with cytometry experience

Tools

FACS Aria

LSR II

ImageJ/FIJI

Job description

Amgen in South San Francisco seeks a Scientist - Cytometry & Imaging Sciences to calibrate multiple platforms, train staff, and advance complex cytometry workflows in a collaborative, safety-conscious lab environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in cytometry and imaging, cross-functional collaboration with data scientists, and ongoing development within a biosafety level 2+ lab setting.