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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.
Sr. Associate - Molecular Biology
What you will do
Protein Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join our team in Thousand Oaks CA. We are a multidisciplinary team in Research with capabilities in protein engineering cloning expression purification and analysis of therapeutic proteins. The group is responsible for the engineering production assessment and final selection of large molecule drug candidates that advance to Process Development.
Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for executing molecular biology experiments to advance Amgens large molecule drug candidates. You will also develop and implement novel laboratory solutions to advance our biologics drug discovery capabilities.
Follow and execute molecular biology workflows and operate automated laboratory robotic systems for high-throughput sample preparation and screening.
Organize and document laboratory data and experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks
Implement troubleshooting approaches with guidance from and in collaboration with manager and team members.
Clear and efficient communication of data and results within team
Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesWhat we expect of you
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a scientist with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters degree
OR
Bachelors degree and 2 years experience
Practical experience in molecular biology techniques (pipetting DNA sample handling and microbial cell culture)
Strong communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced research environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with yeast display and molecular biology techniques including PCR DNA ligation and transformation.
Familiarity with flow cytometry and NGS.
Familiarity with laboratory automation for liquid handling such as Hamiliton
What you can expect of 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
Salary Range
87310.00 USD - 101426.00 USD