Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that read over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Senior Scientist -- Discovery Scale-up and Development

Live

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be part of an innovative team, with responsibilities including (but not limited to) the design of synthetic routes and the synthesis of novel compounds for potential clinical drug development.

* Devise and implement creative scientific research through conducting laboratory experiments on a wide range of scales, planning detailed procedures for defined projects including timelines, milestones, methodological approaches, expected results and vital resources; reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data and results; providing regular updates, documentation, and/or communication on project results; collaborating with other scientists and keeping current with field of expertise, including literature and technology development.
* Additional responsibilities may include advising supervisors and colleagues in areas of expertise; participating in national and international scientific meetings; providing scientific results that support the generation of publications, patents, or regulatory submissions and mentoring research associates and laboratory assistants.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr. Scientist we seek is a strong synthetic organic professional with these qualifications.

* Doctorate degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR
* Masters degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR
* Bachelors degree and 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Doctorate degree specializing in organic synthesis
* 6+ years of experience in synthetic organic
* Deep understanding of synthetic organic chemistry concepts and proven track record of addressing complex chemistry problems
* Experience in process development including crystallization
* Strong track record of academic and professional accomplishments (i.e., peer-reviewed publications and/or patents)
* Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety
* Clear understanding of structural determination using NMR and mass spectral techniques as well as knowledge of related purification methods
* Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

Thrive

What you can expect of us

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.

* Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
* Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
* Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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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.