Senior Scientist ImmunologyImmunogenicity

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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 Immunology/Immunogenicity

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Department of Clinical Immunology within the Clinical Development at Amgen is seeking a highly motivated scientist to perform various in vitro assays to inform on the immunogenic risk of our protein therapeutic pipeline at the Amgen Thousand Oaks this vital role you will work closely with Clinical Immunology team members across sites as well as other functional teams including Therapeutic Discovery Research and Process Development. Key responsibilities will include.

• Perform various cell-based assays using primary human cells such as dendritic cell or B cell co-culture with T cells using T cell proliferation cell surface expression and cytokine production as a readout.
• Development novel in vitro assays to assess immunogenic risk.
• Collaborate with colleagues to execute MHC-associated peptide proteomics (MAPPs) experiments to identify potential T cell epitopes within protein therapeutic candidates.
• Design and/or modify assays based on the mechanism of action of the drug candidate.
• Implement the cell-based assays using an automated high throughput platform.
• Generate data interpret and summarize results for presentation at internal meetings as needed.
• Summarize results into study reports for incorporation into regulatory documents.
• Mentor a lab-based scientific team driving project execution while supporting individual growth and long-term career development

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate Degree

Or

Masters degree and 2 years in Immunology or related experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 4 years in Immunology or related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD with experience in the field of immunology with specific training in T cell and/or dendritic cell (DC) biology; T cell memory recall assays

• Technical expertise in cell culture multi-color flow cytometry complex cell-based functional assays using primary cells and cell-lines internalization assays and MAPPS.

• Knowledge of liquid handing and robotic platform.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a diverse cross-functional team environment.

• High degree of flexibility to adapt to different projects and shifting priorities

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.

In addition to the base salary 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

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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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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