Scientist - Targeted Protein Degradation

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

85d • $119,462 - $141,618 • Hybrid

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.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree
• Or Master's degree and 2 years of directly related experience
• Or Bachelor's degree and 4 years of directly related experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• 1+ years of relevant industry experience (biotechnology or pharmaceutical research).
• Hands-on experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell culture, transfection, Western blotting, flow cytometry, ELISA, or related methods).
• Experience in cell-based assay development and/or phenotypic screening approaches.
• Familiarity with protein degradation or induced proximity biology.
• Exposure to automation or high-throughput technologies.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret, and efficiently report, experimental results and troubleshoot assays.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments to identify, characterize, and optimize molecular glue degraders for therapeutic targets.
• Perform biochemical and cellular assays to investigate degrader activity and mechanisms of action.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in medicinal chemistry, biology, and data science to advance discovery programs.
• Assist in the design and implementation of phenotypic-based screening platforms for induced proximity drug discovery.
• Develop and validate cell-based assays that capture functional outcomes relevant to disease biology (HiBiT, NanoBiT, Cell viability assays).
• Support screening campaigns using high-throughput or high-content approaches, in partnership with automation and data teams.
• Work closely with colleagues across IPP to share results and integrate findings into broader discovery efforts.
• Present research progress in team meetings and contribute to technical reports and publications.
• Participate in a collaborative, fast-paced research culture that values creativity, rigor, and teamwork.

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree