Associate Scientist – In Vivo Pharmacology, Oncology
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 work onsite at Amgen’s South San Francisco campus as part of a fast-paced, integrated, and collaborative in vivo research team exploring therapeutics for oncology programs. You will be responsible for generating and communicating in vivo pharmacology data to support the progression of innovative oncology and immunotherapy research programs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience in in-vivo work with rodents OR Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in in-vivo work with rodents OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience in in-vivo work with rodents
Nice To Haves
- M.S. degree in Oncology, Biology, or related disciplines, or B.S. degree with commensurate scientific / drug discovery experience and track record of scientific excellence and productivity.
- Hands-on experience with in-vivo models of cancer in an academic or industry setting and experience in pharmacology.
- Proficiency in various mouse techniques such as dosing, in vivo PK/PD/Efficacy, health monitoring, blood and tissue collection, preferably for small molecule oncology therapeutics.
- Experience with PDX models of cancer.
- Hands-on experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI)
- Flow cytometry and multi-parametric analysis experience is strongly desired.
- Hands-on experience with molecular, cellular, and ex vivo biological techniques and assays
- Computer literacy and proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and scientific software.
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, accurate & timely record keeping and data analysis.
- Pro-active, enthusiastic, show desire to learn and be part of a highly productive team.
Responsibilities
- Carry out hands-on in vivo work in mice, including handling, tumor inoculation and measurement, dosing (oral, SC, IP, and IV), blood and tissue collection, and health monitoring.
- Perform necropsies and support ex vivo tissue activities, including dissection, processing, sample preparation, and experimental readouts.
- Perform in vitro work including multiparametric flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques associated with in vivo studies.
- Strong communication to support study execution, maintain accurate study records, and present results.
- Active participation and presentation at cross-departmental teams and meetings
- Participate in dosing rotations, including occasional evening or weekend work.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
