Amgen Associate Scientist – Immuno-Oncology Research
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Job Posting: Associate Scientist – Immuno-Oncology Research
Location: US – California – South San Francisco
Date Posted: Apr. 22, 2024
Category: Scientific
Salary Range: $98,093.00 USD – $114,246.00 USD
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.
Job Description
What you will do:
- Design and perform in vitro studies to assess the biology of novel targets and evaluate mechanisms of action of therapeutic molecules.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in In Vivo Pharmacology to support and execute pharmacodynamic studies.
- Perform literature and database surveys to support new target ideation and evaluation.
- Effectively communicate plans, results, and analyses to cross-functional teams.
Requirements
What we expect of you:
- Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree and 1 year of Scientific experience
- – OR –
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Scientific experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in immunology or related discipline and 3+ years of scientific experience in an industry setting or recently graduated Ph.D.
- Hands-on experience in laboratory techniques including primary T cell and mammalian cell cultures, siRNA/DNA transfection, genome editing, qRT-PCR, ELISA and western blot.
- Expertise in the isolation and flow cytometry-based analysis of human or murine immune cells.
- Prior experience with tumor-immune cell co-cultures and performing cytotoxicity assays is preferred.
What You Can Expect
What you can expect of us:
- The expected salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
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