Mass Spectrometry & Protein Analytics Scientist

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen seeks a mass spectrometry scientist and analytical protein chemist with a proven track record in supporting biopharmaceutical proteins, scientific eminence, leadership, and mentoring skills. You will join the BEAM group, offering scientific and technical expertise to support discovery through to late-stage optimization of Amgen’s drug candidates.

You will apply LC-MS for intact protein and subunit analyses, work with high-throughput MS, perform protein digestion and PTM mapping, and handle

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent in analytical chemistry or biochemistry.
• Experience with LC-MS for intact protein and subunits.
• Experience with high-throughput MS (Rapidfire) is a plus.
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical expertise from early discovery to late-stage optimization.
• Design, execute and interpret MS-based analyses.
• Maintain accurate records in an electronic lab notebook.
• Mentor and lead projects to required deadlines.

Skills

RPLC-MS

MS analytics

Protein digestion

MS/MS

Data processing

Communication

Independent work

Electronic lab notebook

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree + 2 years biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry

Tools

MassHunter

XCalibur

MassLynx

ChemStation

Chromeleon

GeneData Expressionist

Excel

Spotfire

JMP

Job description

Amgen seeks a mass spectrometry scientist and analytical protein chemist with a proven track record in supporting biopharmaceutical proteins, scientific eminence, leadership, and mentoring skills. You will join the BEAM group, offering scientific and technical expertise to support discovery through to late-stage optimization of Amgen’s drug candidates.

You will apply LC-MS for intact protein and subunit analyses, work with high-throughput MS, perform protein digestion and PTM mapping, and handle