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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.
**Associate Scientist in Inflammation Research**
**What you** **will do**
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for executing experiments exploring and understanding the biology of drug targets, generating, communicating pharmacology and preclinical data to support the progression of research projects, and supporting therapeutic area scientists.
+ A driven, pro-active, independent, and enthusiastic scientist who wants to contribute to cutting edge science and serve patients in a highly productive team environment
+ Basic hands-on expertise in mouse handling and in vivo techniques
+ Strong understanding of Immunology and Inflammation biology and principles
+ Willingness and curiosity to learn and explore new areas of research
+ Advanced cell culture techniques such as primary cell and ex-vivo tissue assays
+ Hands-on experience in cellular, biochemical, histological, and molecular biology assay techniques
+ Hands-on experience with multicolor flow cytometry including spectral flow approaches
+ Attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, accurate & timely record keeping and data analysis are essential
+ Coordinating general laborganizationssuch as equipment maintenance
**W** **hat we expect** **of** **you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an Associate Scientist dedicated and driven to join the Thousand Oaks research group exploring therapeutics for Inflammation, Autoimmune, and Rare Disease programs with these qualifications.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Master’s degree
OR
+ Bachelor’s degree and 2 years ofrelative experience
OR
+ Associate’s degree and 4 years of relative experience
OR
+ High school diploma / GED and 6 years of relative experience
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ PhD degree and post-doctoral training (or drug discovery experience) in the fields of Immunology, inflammation autoimmune disease, or related disciplines.
**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
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.
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.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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.
