Sr Scientist – High Throughput Protein Production

6 days ago


South San Francisco, United States Amgen Full time

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Sr Scientist – High Throughput Protein Production

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s Large Molecule Discovery & Research Data Sciences organization is seeking an innovative Senior Scientist to join the Discovery Protein Science (DPS) group at our South San Francisco site. DPS is responsible for designing, planning and executing on the generation of key enabling reagents to support early discovery of small and large molecule therapeutics and ground-breaking modalities. In this vital role you will support Amgen's early drug discovery pipeline by:

  • Contributing to production of fit-for-purpose protein reagents.

  • Identifying and implementing innovative solutions to increase our throughput, improve quality and streamline data capture and analysis.

  • Partnering with Research Informatics and Automation teams to develop robust, integrated solutions for protein expression and purification.

Win

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 strong collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] in Biochemistry or Engineering

Or

Master’s degree and 3 years of scientific experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with high throughput technologies, automation platforms and data management.

  • Flexibly skilled in state-of-the-art protein biochemistry techniques, protein purification, analytical techniques; knowledge of cloning, protein engineering and protein expression.

  • Demonstrated strong communication skills and ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

  • Independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in research, exemplified by strong publication and/or patent record.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

  • 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

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

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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.

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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