Senior Associate - Discovery Protein Science

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? Youve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? 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. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role. Senior Associate - Discovery Protein Science Live What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgens Large Molecule Discovery & Research Data Sciences organization is seeking a collaborative Senior Associate to join the Discovery Protein Science (DPS) group at our South San Francisco site. DPS is responsible for designing, planning and executing on the generation of key enabling reagents to support early discovery of small and large molecule therapeutics and ground-breaking modalities. In this vital role you will support Amgen's early drug discovery pipeline You will be a part of a multidisciplinary team with capabilities in molecular engineering, cloning, expression and purification of proteins, including antibodies, multispecifics and membrane proteins. The central focus of this role will be supporting our early drug discovery pipeline by generating fit for purpose protein reagents. The preferred candidate will have broad laboratory training, deep scientific curiosity, and a positive approach to working in a team-based research environment along with a track record of creative problem-solving and enthusiasm for taking on difficult research challenges. Win What 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 in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry or related field. Or Bachelors degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry or related field and 2 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Microbiology skills (E. coli or yeast) or cell culture experience (mammalian or insect) Hands-on biochemical analytical experience (spectrophotometry, SDS PAGE, Western blot) Familiarity with chromatography hardware and software (Cytiva AKTA, Agilent HPLC) Experience in protein purification techniques (including affinity, ion exchange, HIC, SEC) Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Demonstrated scientific analysis and problem-solving skills. Thrive 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. 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. 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 Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. careers.amgen.com 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 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.