Scientist – Inflammation/Immunology

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Scientist – Inflammation/Immunology

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen Inflammation Research Team is seeking a Scientist to conduct in vitro and preclinical studies to support discovering and validating new targets related to autoimmune diseases. In this vital role, you will explore new research areas, innovate new technologies, act as an integral member of our discovery research team, collaborate with scientists in multi-functional areas at Amgen, and contribute to Amgen’s drug development pipeline and publications, and patents. You will perform in vitro cell-based assays and in vivo studies that provide preclinical evidence for a new and exciting modality targeting inflammatory pathways associated with autoimmunity disorders.

Position Responsibilities:

Enable the discovery, validation, and mechanistic understanding of signaling pathways to be further translated into a new treatment for autoimmune diseases.

• This is a hands-on, lab-based position where you will design, perform, and analyze in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo experiments to validate biological and therapeutic hypotheses.
• Elucidate mechanisms of action of tool molecules.
• Collaborate with team members within and outside of the department to design, conduct, and analyze in vitro and ex vivo studies.
• Contribute to technology development by proposing and evaluating models and new experimental approaches.
• Present data in department and team meetings
• Contribute to external presentations, including posters and manuscripts

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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 scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

Or

Master’s degree and 2 years Immunology and/or Inflammation experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Immunology and/or Inflammation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mouse models.
• Experience with cell culture and cell-based assays.
• Experience with molecular biology (CRISPR is highly desired)
• Experience with multi-panel flow cytometry
• Demonstrated independence in critical thinking and scientific achievement, such as through significant contributions to manuscripts or poster presentations. (First author publication is a differential)
• Knowledge of immunology and signaling pathways
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results to meet timelines

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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

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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.