Sr Scientist

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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 Scientist

What you will do

Lets do this. Letschange the world.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Scientist in mass spectrometrybased proteomics to join our talentedand collaborativeteam in Thousand Oaks this vital role you will deliver critical insights to support target identification and drug discovery while advancing innovative proteomics platform technologies.

You will contribute to bothpipeline advancement and screening platform innovationby developing and implementingcutting-edge high-throughput proteomics approaches. This includes executing automated sample preparation and mass spectrometry analyses across a range of assays as well as designingoptimizing and continuouslyenhancing next-generation screening workflows and analytical platforms.

This role requires hands-on experienceoperatingand troubleshooting high-throughput mass spectrometry systems. Your work will play a key role in enabling innovative drug screening strategies accelerating discovery efforts and strengthening pipeline support.

• Designdevelop andoptimizehigh-throughputmass spectrometrybased proteomics workflows and screening platforms to accelerate drug discovery
• Execute automated sample preparation and LC-MS/MS analysis across abroadrange of high-throughput proteomicsassays
• Collaborate closely with chemistry biology and disease area teams as a technical and scientific subject matter expert contributing to data-driven decision-making
• Perform data analysis and generate insights into mechanism of action target engagement and selectivity using proteomicsapproaches
• Present research findings at internal and external meetings and effectively communicate plans results and analyses to cross-functional teams
• Maintainaccurateand organized documentationof experiments protocols and analyses

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Scientist weseekis a scientifically driven collaborative and innovative proteomics expert.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree (PhD PharmD or MD) with relevant experienceOR
• Masters degree and 4 years ofdirectly relatedexperienceOR
• Bachelors degree and 6 years ofdirectly relatedexperience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in proteomicschemoproteomics biochemistry chemistry ora relateddiscipline
• Strongtrack recordin developing mass spectrometrybased proteomics assaysoperatingadvanced platforms (e.g. Orbitrap Astral) and analyzing proteomics data
• Experience with sample preparation miniaturization and automation platforms
• 3 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated innovation inassaymethod or platformdevelopment
• Strong quantitative and computationalexpertiseinhigh-dimensionalproteomicsdata analysis
• Ability to work effectively in a highly integrated collaborative team environment with excellent organizational verbal and written communication skills and a proventrack recordof producing reliable and reproducible results.
• Knowledge of targeted protein degradation or E3 ligase biology is a plus

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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