Associate Scientist, In vivo Pharmacology, Oncology

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 vivo Pharmacology, Oncology

What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be a part of a fast-paced, integrated, and interactive research group exploring therapeutics for immuno-oncology programs. You will be responsible for generating and communicating pharmacology data to support the progression of oncology and immunotherapy research programs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 1 year of laboratory – in vivo- experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of laboratory – in vivo- experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related subject area and 4 years of scientific laboratory experience
• Hands-on experience with preclinical models of cancer and immuno-oncology
• Hands on experience administering drugs through various routes.
• Hands-on experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI)
• Experience collecting blood by different routes and tissues for downstream analysis.
• Flow cytometry and multi-parametric analysis (5+ colors) experience is strongly desired.
• Hands-on experience with molecular, cellular, and ex vivo biological techniques and assays
• Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and scientific software.
• Previous drug discovery experience.
• Attention to detail, translating into high-quality results.
• Pro-active, enthusiastic, show desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced drug discovery setting.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Motivated to be part of a highly productive team.

Responsibilities

• Designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting in vivo and in vitro studies.
• In vivo work will include handling techniques, such as, tumor inoculation, tumor measurement, clinical observation, oral (PO), SC, RO, IV and IP dosing, blood collection, tissue collection and model development.
• In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays including multiparametric flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques to help interpret in vivo observations.
• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, accurate, timely record-keeping, data integrity and data analysis
• Active participation and presentation at cross-departmental teams and meetings.

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: Entry Level