Scientist

Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: June 23, 2025

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. 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, 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 - IVP What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will design, execute, analyze and report in vivo and in vitro study results to project collaborators and teams. In lab, in vivo and in vitro bench & animal work Develop and optimize animal models of disease (e.g., inflammatory, autoimmune disorders). Collaborate with in vivo pharmacology (IVP), therapeutic area (TA) scientists, and subject matter experts to ensure efficient in vivo pharmacology support. Utilize in vivo pharmacology and animal models to validate and accelerate molecules through the research pipeline. Maintain compliance with IACUC guidelines and regulatory standards for animal welfare. Present results at internal meetings and external conferences. Contribute to scientific publications, patents and IND filing. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a scientist with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters' degree and 2 years relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: PhD degree in Immunology, biology, pharmacology or related disciplines, or BS/MS degree with drug discovery experience and track record of scientific excellence and productivity. Post-doc and industry experience will be considered. Strong expertise in rodent handling, dosing techniques (IV, IP, PO, SC, etc.) Experience designing and executing in vivo preclinical inflammation and autoimmune disease models (i.e. colitis, lupus, arthritis, skin/lung fibrosis). Hands-on experience in cellular, biochemical, and molecular biology assay techniques (i.e. ELISA, MSD, multi-color flow cytometry, qPCR). Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Attention to detail, excellent problem-solving, organizational and communication skills, accurate & timely record keeping. Strong skills in data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation. Strong commitment to experimental precision and reproducibility. Ability to design well-controlled in vivo studies with clear hypothesis. Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement. Passionate about science, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute to groundbreaking research Strong desire for professional growth with a proactive attitude toward expanding technical and scientific expertise Ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment 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, well 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 Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. 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.

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