AddressHOW 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.
Associate Scientist, Oncology Biomarker Discovery
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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will make major scientific contributions by employing a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques to support the progression of therapeutic candidates from discovery to early clinical development. You will be an integral member of a dynamic team comprising scientific and technical experts focused on biomarker research, and collaborate closely with other functional groups, including Oncology Therapeutic Area, Clinical Biomarker & Diagnostics, Computational Biology, Pharmacokinetics & Drug Metabolism, Translational & Safety Pharmacology and Human Genetics.
Discover, validate and quantify target engagement and patient selection biomarker candidates for multiple oncology pipelines
Employ a wide variety of techniques and platforms to develop and translate pre-clinical biomarker data to clinical biomarker assay development
Independently design, perform, and analyze laboratory experiments, including troubleshooting, optimization of assays, data collection, interpretation, statistical analysis, and presentation
Collaborate with biomarker scientists in the oncology therapeutic areas and work closely with other functional groups
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The science professional we seek is an experienced bench biologist with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree and 1 year of experience in molecular/cellular biology research experience
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Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in molecular/cellular biology research experience
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Deep understanding and bench skills in genomics methodologies
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Basic knowledge of cancer biology and statistics
Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in executing laboratory experiments in industry or academic settings
Strong technical skills or expertise in several of the following areas (ranked by importance): cell culture and transfection, RNA/DNA isolation, quantitative PCR, ChIP, CRISPR, immunohistochemistry and imaging, ELISA/Luminex/MSD, western blotting
Demonstrated track record of critical independent thinking, troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic environment
Willingness to learn and apply new technologies to develop impactful biomarker hypotheses and fit-for-purpose assays
Proven ability to multitask to meet aggressive timelines and execute deliverables
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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What you can expect of us
As 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 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.
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 possible
Apply now
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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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