Senior Associate (In Vivo Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism )

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d • $79,425 - $107,457

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. Senior Associate What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative Senior Associate to support In Vivo Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism – Bioanalytical (PKDM-BA) research activities within a dynamic drug discovery environment. This role is designed to work closely with and support senior scientists and experienced research team members in advancing novel therapeutic candidates across a diverse multimodality portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to preclinical in vivo PKDM studies focused specifically on mouse and rat models while developing technical expertise within a highly collaborative research setting.

Requirements

• Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of rodent laboratory animal research experience; OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of rodent laboratory animal research experience
• High school diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of rodent laboratory animal research experience.
• Partner closely with senior team members, scientists, and cross-functional research teams to assist in the execution of rodent studies, biological specimen collection, dosing procedures, study preparation, and experimental documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Pharmacology, or related life science discipline.
• Hands-on experience working with mice and rats in academic, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical research environments.
• Experience supporting senior researchers in pharmacokinetic (PK), ADME, or bioanalytical studies in rodent models preferred.
• Familiarity with rodent handling, restraint, dosing techniques, blood collection, and sample processing procedures.
• Basic understanding of pharmacokinetics and the role of in vivo PK studies in advancing therapeutic candidates through preclinical drug development.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment while continuing to build independent technical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research setting with guidance from senior team members.
• Willingness to learn advanced rodent surgical support techniques and specialized in vivo research procedures.
• AALAS and/or ASR certification is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in the execution of preclinical in vivo PKDM-BA studies using mouse and rat models.
• Assist with routine handling, restraint, husbandry support, and dosing of mice and rats through multiple administration routes including intravenous (IV), oral gavage (PO), subcutaneous (SC), and intraperitoneal (IP).
• Perform biological sample collection from rodents including blood, plasma, serum, urine, feces, and tissue specimens under the guidance of experienced scientists and study leads.
• Conduct clinical observations, monitor rodent health and welfare, and accurately document findings in accordance with study protocols and institutional guidelines.
• Support rodent necropsy procedures, tissue collection and processing, and basic surgical manipulations as directed by senior staff.
• Prepare study materials, dosing formulations, laboratory supplies, and associated documentation to facilitate efficient study execution.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant experimental records and laboratory documentation.
• Assist with laboratory organization, equipment readiness, and inventory management of research consumables and animal study supplies.
• Adhere to institutional animal care and use guidelines, SOPs, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with scientists, veterinarians, and laboratory staff to support research timelines and study objectives.
• Participate in team meetings, technical training, and discussions to build technical knowledge and professional development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and operational excellence activities within the vivarium and laboratory environment.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree