Senior Scientist-Synthetic Chemist

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: December 1, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Senior Scientist - Synthetic Chemist What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated organic chemist to join us in developing the next generation of RNA therapeutics. The Synthetic Chemist will be part of our oligonucleotide delivery team and utilize state-of-the-art methods to design and prepare novel delivery ligands, conjugation linkers, and nucleotides to chemically modify oligonucleotides for enhanced delivery and efficacy. The ideal candidate will have a diverse organic chemistry skillset with experience in small molecule and carbohydrate synthesis. The role will include interacting with oligonucleotide chemists, conjugation chemists, protein chemists, and biologists to help discover novel delivery mechanisms and contribute to our therapeutic RNA pipeline. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Sr. Scientist with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD or Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or related discipline with postdoctoral or >2 years industry experience with expertise in small molecule or carbohydrate synthesis. Demonstrated hands on laboratory experience preparing a diverse range of synthetic compounds. Ability to collaborate with oligonucleotide chemists, conjugation chemists, and biologists to design and prepare molecules to chemically modify oligonucleotides. Experience with state of the art techniques and characterization of synthetic molecules. Must demonstrate ability to conduct independent research and have strong communication/teamwork skills in a dynamic environment. What you can expect from us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include: 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 Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. 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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. 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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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. 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.

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