Scientist - Cytometry & Imaging Sciences

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

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

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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.

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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.