Associate Scientist - Biology

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

15d•$94,341 - $127,637

About The Position

This largely laboratory-based role drives technology development in RNA Therapeutics and Genetic Medicines. The Associate Scientist works cross-functionally, applying biology and chemistry to advance oligonucleotide drug discovery and delivery to new cellular targets, helping realize therapeutic modularity.

Requirements

Master’s degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related scientific research experience; or associate’s degree and 4 years of related scientific research experience; or high school diploma/GED and 6 years of related scientific research experience.
Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques and assays, including nucleic acid transfection, protein and RNA isolation, and protein and RNA analysis.
Experience developing and implementing automation for high-throughput RT-qPCR and RNA-seq workflows.
Experience with mammalian tissue culture and cell-based assays.
Previous experience with primary cells is essential.
Ability to plan, execute, and analyze experiments bridging in vitro and in vivo systems.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to independently and iteratively plan, execute, and analyze complex experiments bridging in vitro and in vivo systems.
Proactive and enthusiastic interest in learning and contributing to a growing, highly productive cross-functional team.
Willingness to embrace and implement AI-enabled workflows for therapeutic modularity and discovery research.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, including presenting in team meetings.
Ability to work in a flexible, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Perform molecular and cellular biology techniques and assays, including nucleic acid transfection, protein and RNA isolation, and protein and RNA analysis.
Develop and implement automation for high-throughput RT-qPCR and RNA-seq workflows.
Conduct mammalian tissue culture and cell-based assays, including work with primary cells.
Design and execute in vivo pharmacology studies, including model system implementation, dosing, sample collection, and processing.
Plan, execute, and analyze experiments bridging in vitro and in vivo systems.
Work cross-functionally to support oligonucleotide drug discovery and delivery research.