Scientist/Sr Scientist

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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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/Sr Scientist

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. 

We are seeking a motivated Scientist or Senior Scientist in mass spectrometry–based proteomics to join our talented, collaborative team in Thousand Oaks, California. In this vital role, you will generate critical proteomic insights that support target identification, drug discovery, and the advancement of innovative screening technologies.

You will contribute across both pipeline advancement and screening-platform innovation by developing, implementing, and continuously improving cutting-edge, high-throughput proteomics workflows. This work includes automated sample preparation, mass spectrometry data acquisition and analysis across diverse assay formats, and the design and optimization of next-generation screening and analytical platforms.

The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in high-throughput mass spectrometry systems, along with a rigorous scientific mindset, sound troubleshooting skills, and an enthusiasm for collaborative drug discovery. Your work will enable innovative screening strategies, accelerate discovery programs, and strengthen proteomics support for the broader pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and implement high-throughput mass spectrometry–based proteomics workflows and screening platforms to accelerate drug discovery.
• Execute automated sample preparation and LC–MS/MS analyses across a broad range of high-throughput proteomics assays.
• Collaborate closely with therapeutic area, biology and chemistry teams as a technical and scientific subject-matter expert, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze and interpret proteomics data to generate insights into mechanism of action, target engagement, selectivity, and other key drug-discovery questions.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve high-throughput mass spectrometry systems and associated analytical workflows.
• Present research findings at internal and external meetings, and clearly communicate experimental plans, results, and analyses to cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and timely documentation of experiments, protocols, methods, and data analyses.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Scientist we seek is a scientifically driven, collaborative, and innovative proteomics expert.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) with relevant experience;

OR

• Master’s degree and 2 years of directly related experience;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in proteomics, chemoproteomics, biochemistry, chemistry, analytical science, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and applying mass spectrometry–based proteomics assays and workflows.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting advanced LC–MS/MS platforms, such as Orbitrap-based systems, and analyzing proteomics data.
• Experience with high-throughput sample preparation, miniaturization, and laboratory automation platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, refine, or scale assays, analytical methods, or proteomics platforms.
• Quantitative and computational experience analyzing complex, high-dimensional proteomics datasets.
• Experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or drug-discovery research environment is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly integrated, collaborative team environment; strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; and a demonstrated commitment to generating reliable, reproducible results.

What you can expect of 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

What you can expect of 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

External/Internal postings:

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.

Internal only posting (or Pre-ID candidate):

Amgen anticipates accepting applications until 1 week before the posting; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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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