Scientist - Cytometry & Imaging Sciences

Amgen Inc. (IR); South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Scientist in Cytometry & Imaging Sciences to calibrate and operate multiparameter flow cytometers and imaging systems, and to guide others in the use of these facilities. You will troubleshoot instruments, develop complex fluorophore panels, and oversee remediation with field engineers as needed.

The role emphasizes training, project ownership, and maintaining biosafety protocols in a BS2+ lab, with opportunities to learn new skills and share knowledge across teams.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or MD/PharmD with Cytometry experience, or Master’s with Cytometry experience, or Bachelor’s with Cytometry experience.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical settings or academic projects with sponsors preferred.
• Ability to leverage AI/ML analytical platforms and work with data scientists.
• Knowledge of integrating flow and imaging cytometry with single-cell technologies (RNA seq, CRISPR screens, etc).

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and operate multiparameter flow cytometers and imaging platforms.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and oversee remediation.
• Compile high-complexity fluorophore panels for legacy & full spectrum cytometers.
• Train others and ensure safe, productive lab operations in a BSL-2+ environment.

Skills

Cytometry experience

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Doctorate degree / MD / PharmD

Master’s degree with Cytometry

Bachelor’s degree with Cytometry

Tools

AI/ML platforms

Job description

Career Category Scientific 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. 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.

Scientist - Cytometry & Imaging Sciences

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will have the ability to calibrate and operate multiparameter flow cytometers (including cell sorters), microscopes & related imaging platforms with the additional ability to teach others & personally learn additional relevant skills as appropriate. The ability to operate analytical flow cytometry analyzers & sorters with primary emphasis and cell imaging platforms as a secondary emphasis ; identify instrument problems, perform basic troubleshooting / remediation & oversee field engineer remediation when required. The ability to compile high complexity multiparameter fluorophore panels for legacy & full spectrum flow cytometers that maximize signal while minimizing fluorescence spillover. The ability to guide / train others how to use the facility as well as to hold personal accountability for prioritized projects. The ability to work in a biosafety level 2 plus laboratory environment, to maintain laboratory safety for everyone that accesses the laboratory & to initiate & complete risk assessments for new activities in the laboratory as appropriate.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a go-getter with these qualifications.

• Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD preferably with Cytometry experience or Master’s degree and 2 or more years of Cytometry experience or Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of Cytometry experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Education in the life sciences; Prior experience working in a biopharmaceutical company or academic projects with a biopharmaceutical sponsor. Good documentation practices & scientific conduct as defined by standard operating procedures. Ability to leverage varied AI/ML analytical platforms as they emerge into our industry & work in a team structure with data scientists in synergy. A working knowledge of how to integrate flow & imaging cytometry efforts with adjacent single cell technologies (e.g., RNA seq, CRISPR screens, etc)

What you can expect from us

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Salary Range 123,052.80USD -166,483.20 USD

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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