Associate Scientist-Display Technologies

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Job description

Live

This could be your everyday

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this role you will contribute to the development of technology platforms for the discovery and optimization of next-generation biologics therapeutics for increasingly sophisticated therapeutic strategies.

The Selection and Modality Engineering group within Therapeutic Discovery is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our team at Amgens state-of-the-art research campus in Thousand Oaks, CA. The qualified candidate will join a multidisciplinary team with capabilities in display technologies, protein engineering, computational protein design, and the production and optimization of complex large molecules.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Executing molecular biology strategies to construct libraries of protein variants for binder selection by display technologies
• Optimizing selection and binding screens toward identifying molecule candidates of interest
• Analyzing data independently and carefully documenting experimental plans and procedures
• Working effectively in teams

Win

Heres what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The ideal professional we seek is a scientist with these qualifications.

Basic qualifications

Masters degree OR

Bachelors degree and 2 years of relevant scientific experience

Preferred qualifications

• Degree(s) in the life sciences
• Proven expertise in molecular biology (PCR and cloning) and cell culture (bacterial, yeast, or mammalian)
• Passion to learn and work collaboratively within diverse teams of scientists
• Experience with phage, yeast, or mammalian display is a plus.
• Strong organization and communication skills

Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment, and inclusion in all that we do.

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plancomprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefitswith compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.