Senior Scientist, Functional Genomics & Viral Vectors

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Senior Scientist in Functional Genomics to lead development of genome engineering platforms and viral vector technologies. You will collaborate across disciplines and translate scientific innovations into target discovery and validation.

The role demands a PhD with extensive experience in molecular biology, CRISPR, AAV/Lenti vectors, and in vivo/in vitro models; strong communication and teamwork are essential. Competitive benefits and career growth await.

Qualifikationen

• PhD required with extensive postdoctoral/industry experience in functional genomics.
• Strong background in molecular biology, genome engineering, CRISPR technologies, and functional genomics.
• Experience designing, engineering, production, optimization, and characterization of AAV and/or lentiviral vectors.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize viral vector platforms and genome engineering to expand functional genomics.
• Design, produce, and characterize AAV and lentiviral vectors for genetic perturbation in vitro and in vivo.
• Plan and execute molecular biology and genomics experiments to support target discovery and validation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary discovery teams to translate technologies into biology insights.
• Evaluate emerging genome engineering technologies to enhance discovery.

Kenntnisse

Molecular biology

Genome engineering

CRISPR

AAV vectors

Lentiviral vectors

In vivo models

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or related discipline

Tools

AAV production

Lentiviral vectors

Jobbeschreibung

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Senior Scientist in Functional Genomics to lead development of genome engineering platforms and viral vector technologies. You will collaborate across disciplines and translate scientific innovations into target discovery and validation.

The role demands a PhD with extensive experience in molecular biology, CRISPR, AAV/Lenti vectors, and in vivo/in vitro models; strong communication and teamwork are essential. Competitive benefits and career growth await.