Scientist - Translational Immunology

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Scientist - Translational Immunology

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will independently develop and implement cell-based in vitro experiments to investigate the safety risks of drug candidates across Amgen’s Oncology, Inflammation, Cardiometabolic, Rare Disease, and Biosimilar pipeline.

• Develop and implement mechanism-based in vitro model systems, including advanced cellular models (e.g., 3D cultures, organoids), to evaluate organ toxicities.

• Apply advanced immunological techniques, including multiparametric flow cytometry, ELISA/MSD/Luminex, and ex vivo analyses to assess immune-mediated toxicities.

• Maintain and analyze various cell types, including tumor cell lines, primary cells, immune cells, and human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).

• Collaborate on mechanistic investigations of toxicity and support the development and validation of novel immunological assays and screening technologies across therapeutic areas.

• Present research findings to cross-functional teams and contribute to assay design and project strategy through literature-based evaluations.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD or MD in the field of cell biology, immunology or related disciplines

Or

• Master’s degree with 2 years of research experience in the field of cell biology, immunology or related disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong foundational training in immunology with demonstrated expertise in cellular immunology and cell culture techniques.

• Hands-on experience with human iPSCs and advanced cellular models, such as 3D cultures or organoids.

• Proven ability to independently drive projects, contribute to project design, and solve complex scientific challenges.

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, we’ll 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

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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.

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.

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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.

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