Scientist - Target Evaluation and Targeted Protein Degradation

Company: Amgen SA
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You've worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.Scientist - Targeted Protein DegradationLiveWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will [top-line statement connecting primary position responsibility to employer brand].

• Set project goals and timelines, design, perform, and analyze experiments to evaluated which IPP modalities are suitable for which therapeutic targets.
• Experimentally validate emerging IPP tools and technologies and their application.
• Interact with IPP team members and members across different departments and research sites and communicate and present data to department leadership.
• Contribute results and participate in the writing of manuscripts for publication.WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The outstanding professional we seek is a strong collaborator with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:
  • Master's degree and 2 years of relevant scientific experience or
  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant scientific experiencePreferred Qualifications:
    • An advanced degree and training in cancer biology or a related field with an understanding of the ubiquitin proteasome system.
    • A track record of scientific achievement, supported by publications and/or significant contributions to a drug discovery program.
    • Experience with standard cell and molecular biology experimental design and techniques such as cell culture, lentiviral production, stable cell line generation, western blotting and qPCR.
    • Experience with gene knockdown techniques such siRNA, shRNA or CRISPR.
    • Experience with live cell imaging and analysis techniques (e.g. Incucyte) and high throughput assay such as CTG, HiBiT or MSD.
    • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
    • Flexibility to work in teams to achieve changing project goals and meet timelines
    • Strong data analysis and independent critical thinking skillsThriveWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $103,045-125,031.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
      • 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
      • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possibleApply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAmgen 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 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 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 cancers, 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.

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