Scientist Medicinal Chemistry at Amgen Thousand Oaks, CA

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus program

Flexible work models including remote work arrangements

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is looking for a Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry to develop and implement organic reactions, troubleshoot synthetic routes, and contribute to new compound design.

The ideal candidate should hold a Doctorate in chemistry or equivalent experience in synthetic organic chemistry, with strong communication skills and a track record of accomplishments. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry with a focus on organic synthesis by June 2025, or 6+ years in synthetic organic/medicinal chemistry.
• A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to perform and troubleshoot high-difficulty synthetic chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement organic reactions for Medicinal Chemistry teams.
• Design new compounds and develop structure-activity relationships.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and present findings as necessary.

Skills

Organic reactions troubleshooting

Structural determination using NMR

Mass spectral techniques

High-difficulty synthetic chemistry

Excellent communication skills

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree with 2 years laboratory experience

Bachelor's degree with 4 years laboratory experience

Job description

Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry

Scientist Medicinal Chemistry job at Amgen. Thousand Oaks, CA.

What you will do

• The Scientist will work in teams to develop, implement and perform organic reactions for ongoing Medicinal Chemistry teams, including troubleshooting of synthetic routes and reactions, scouting of new synthetic routes and performing high‑difficulty synthetic chemistry.
• Furthermore, you will contribute to the design of new compounds and the development of structure‑activity relationships.
• This individual will perform structural determinations using NMR and mass spectral techniques and purify compounds using a variety of techniques.
• They will be recognized as a lab leader and should demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory notebooks, participating in group and project meetings and, as needed, presenting to groups and aiding in the writing of papers and patent applications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Master's degree and 2 years of laboratory experience
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in chemistry specializing in organic synthesis by June 2025 OR 6+ years of focus or specialization in synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry (academic and/or industrial)
• Track record of accomplishments (e.g., peer‑reviewed publications)
• Demonstrated ability to scout and troubleshoot synthetic routes, and perform high‑difficulty synthetic chemistry
• Clear understanding of structural determination using NMR and Mass Spectral techniques as well as knowledge of purification methods
• Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), leadership skills and the ability to work well in teams

What you can expect of us

• 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 and bi‑annual company‑wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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. 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.