Scientist Inflammation Research

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Scientist in inflammation research to perform in vitro and in vivo experiments, testing drug targets in mouse models of inflammatory disease and analyzing lung epithelium function. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team across Amgen to drive discovery and therapeutic development, with opportunities for high-impact publications.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, with strong experience in epithelial biology and inflammation, and a track record of contributing to

Qualifications

• PhD strongly preferred in epithelial biology and inflammation.
• Experience performing in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Strong publication record or contributions to therapeutic development programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform both in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Generate high-quality experimental data to support target identification, validation and progression of Inflammation programs.
• Propose drug targets for respiratory diseases integrating human genetics, in vitro/in vivo studies, and literature.
• Use AI-driven approaches to generate mechanistic insights and guide experimental design.
• Balance scientific rigor with urgency and adaptability in a dynamic research environment.
• Publish and present at conferences.

Skills

In vitro/in vivo expertise

Education

PhD

Masters + 2 years Biological Sciences

Bachelors + 4 years Biological Sciences

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Scientist inflammation research

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will perform in vitro and in vivo experiments- including determination of effects of drug targets using organoid and air liquid interface primary cell cultures and testing novel drug targets in mouse models of inflammatory disease.

This position will also involve analysis of lung epithelium function, repair, and regeneration. You will collaborate with a dynamic research team from multiple Amgen functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform both in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Generate high-quality experimental data to support target identification, validation and progression of Inflammation research programs.
• Propose drug targets for respiratory diseases integrating human genetics, in vitro/in vivo studies, and published literature.
• Use AI-driven approaches to generate mechanistic insights, refine therapeutic hypotheses, and guide experimental design.
• Ability to balance scientific rigor with urgency and adaptability in a dynamic research environment.
• Publish and present at conferences.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Scientist we seek is a researcher with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• OR
• Masters degree and 2 years of Biological Sciences / Biomedical Sciences experience
• OR
• Bachelors degree and 4 years of Biological Sciences / Biomedical Sciences experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD with strong background and research experience in epithelial biology and inflammation.
• Experience performing both in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Expertise in 2D and 3D primary cell cultures / co-cultures / human tissue cultures and mouse disease models.
• Technical expertise in mouse respiratory disease models and measurement of pulmonary mechanics.
• Strong publication record or significant contributions to therapeutic development programs.

What you can expect of us

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.

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.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.