Amgen Inc.

Sr Associate - Autoimmunity & Inflammation / In Vivo

Posted on: 12 Feb 2021

South San Francisco, CA

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge youve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.



Sr Associate - Autoimmunity & Inflammation / In Vivo



Live

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be part of a fast-paced, integrated and interactive research group using in vivo models and techniques to explore therapeutics for Autoimmunity, Inflammation and Cancer Immunotherapy programs. The Senior Associate will be responsible for generating pharmacology data to support the progression of inflammation research teams.

Specific responsibilities will include conducting in vivo and in vitro assays. In vivo work will include small animal handling techniques such as mouse disease model induction and monitoring, oral, sc and iv dosing, blood and tissue collection. In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays and molecular biological techniques to help interpret in vivo observations. Other responsibilities include operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, accurate, timely record keeping and data analysis.



Win

What we expect of you

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



Basic Qualifications:

Masters degree

OR

Bachelors degree and 2 years of scientific experience



Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree with 3+ years of scientific experience in an industry setting
* Hands on experience with small rodents and administering drugs through various routes
* Hands on experience with molecular and cellular biological techniques
* Research experience with mouse models of cancer, inflammation and cancer immunotherapy
* Computer literacy is essential, especially proficiency with Graphpad Prism, Excel, Powerpoint and Word
* Excellent organizational along with the ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment
* Attention to detail, translating into high quality results
* The Senior Associate will also be pro-active, enthusiastic, show a desire to learn and be a part of a busy, highly productive team



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



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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.

Amgen Inc.

Oakland, CA

Amgen Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics worldwide. It offers products for the treatment of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, and neuroscience. The company’s products include Enbrel to treat plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis; Neulasta, a pegylated protein to treat cancer patients; Prolia to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; Aranesp to treat anemia; Xgeva for skeletal-related events prevention; Sensipar/Mimpara products to treat sHPT in chronic kidney disease; and EPOGEN to treat a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells.

It also markets other products in various markets, including Kyprolis, Nplate, Vectibix, Repatha, NEUPOGEN, Parsabiv, Blincyto, Aimovig, Imlygic, Corlanor, Kanjintitm, and Amgevitatm. Amgen Inc. serves healthcare providers, including physicians or their clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, and pharmacies. It distributes its products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors, as well as direct-to-consumer channels. The company has collaborative agreements with Novartis; UCB; Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; and DaVita Inc. Amgen Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California.

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