Associate Scientist/Histology Technician

Amgen • South San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

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/Histology Technician What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking a hands-on dynamic Associate Scientist / Histology Technician to work in the Pathology Lab in the Translational Safety & Risk Sciences (TSRS) Department in South San Francisco, CA, reporting to the Histology Lab Supervisor.

Requirements

• Masters Degree and 1 year of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Education: Associate Degree or equivalent in Biological Science program with 3 years of pathology laboratory experience.
• Certification/Licensure: HT (ASCP) or HLT (ASCP) preferred.
• Experience in histopathology / pathobiology in an industry setting.
• Hands-on experience in a variety of histology-based methodologies and equipment.
• Experience in documentation, including laboratory information management systems usage.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment designed to promote frequent interaction and brainstorming.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform workflows for histology preparation of specimens, including all documentation in required laboratory information systems and databases, as well as team communications.
• Perform basic and advanced histology procedures (fixation and processing of tissues, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, coverslipping, slide scanning, slide QC).
• Review work to ensure accuracy and to ensure adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure equipment is functional and maintained in good working order, and that lab safety protocols are adhered to.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees