Postdoctoral Fellow Biocatalysis
Thousand Oaks, CA - USA
Job Summary
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. 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.
Postdoctoral Fellow - Biocatalysis
Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing routes to small molecule and hybrid drugs in Amgens pipeline.
This 2-year fellowship will be focused on the development of AI/ML-based tools for the discovery and engineering of biocatalysts within DS manufacturing routes.
Seeking start date Q4 of 2026 or Q1 of 2027
Interact and collaborate with scientists across various Amgen functions
Apply cutting edge protein design tools to biocatalyst design
Develop and train models for (1) enzyme discovery from metagenomic databases and (2) active learning through enzyme evolution campaigns
Publish application of developed models on model systems
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
PhD at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstration of independent design execution and interpretation of experiments and results as exemplified by a solid publication record with first-author publication(s)
Demonstratedstrong communicationskillsability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Experience with enzyme design and computation prediction for biocatalysis
Experiencewithprotein language models structure-based protein design (e.g. proteinMPNN) or other recent developments in ML for protein design
Experience with collaborative deep learning workflows including developing code using PyTorch and managing version control and code reviews via Git
PhD in computational biology computational chemistry machine learning or related field
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.
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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 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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation. 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.
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