Senior Scientist, Inflammation

iseases. This role requires a commitment to developing a deep understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms that underlie inflammation. In this vital role, you will be driving discovery efforts to identify how Amgen's innovative modalities can improve the lives of patients who suffer from inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and related co-morbidities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identification of new therapeutic targets and preclinical validation. The candidate is expected to be continuously aware of scientific developments in inflammatory diseases, drug screening and the constantly evolving landscape of unmet needs in patients with inflammatory disease.

• Independently design, perform, and analyze in vitro, ex vivo, in silico and in vivo laboratory experiments, including troubleshooting, optimization of assays, data collection, interpretation, biostatistical analysis, and presentation.

• Present research discoveries to AMGEN colleagues and scientific meetings (oral or poster presentations and publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals).

• Participation in cross-functional drug development teams as a key intellectual and technical contributor.

• Function optimally in a team-based or collaborative environment as part of a highly integrated team, possess excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to produce reliable and reproducible results.

Win: What we expect of you.

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The senior scientist we seek is technically adept with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree or

• Master's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research Experience: PhD in biology with over 3 years of experience in molecular and chemical biology in both academic and industry settings, experience in establish assays for phenotypic screening is highly desired.

• Scientific Contributions: Demonstrated track record of independent scientific contributions in cell biology, with a focus on the cell signaling in immune and stromal cells, as evidenced by publications in high-impact journals.

• Technical Expertise: skilled in advanced research methodologies, including phenotypic screening, cell signaling/biochemistry, single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-Seq), CRISPR/Cas9 screening, omics data analysis and complex in vitro primary cell models.

• Collaborative Skills: proven ability to work effectively in team environments with strong documentation, laboratory management, and communication skills

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.

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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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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Salary Range
135,882.00 USD - 160,726.00 USD