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Amgen SA

Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology (Inflammation Research)

Amgen SA, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083


HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You’ve 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 mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology (Inflammation Research)What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Department of Inflammation Research is seeking a dedicated, driven and independent Scientist to join the In Vivo Pharmacology (IVP) group as part of a fast-paced, integrated and interactive research group exploring therapeutics for Inflammation, Autoimmune, and Rare Disease programs. In this vital role you will be responsible for designing and executing experiments exploring and understanding the pharmacology of drug targets; generating, communicating pharmacology and preclinical data to support the progression of research projects, and providing technical expertise to therapeutic area scientists.Key Responsibilities:

In lab in vivo bench workDesign, execute, analyze and report in vivo and in vitro study results to project collaborators and teams.Collaborate with in vivo pharmacology (IVP), therapeutic area (TA) scientists, and subject matter experts to ensure efficient in vivo pharmacology support.Utilize in vivo pharmacology and animal models to validate and accelerate molecules through the research pipeline.Present results at internal meetings and external conferences.Publish experimental findings.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 driven, pro-active, independent, and enthusiastic scientist who wants to contribute to groundbreaking science and serve patients in a highly productive team environment with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree in Immunology or related disciplinesOr

Master’s degree and 2 years of Immunology or related experienceOr

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Immunology or related experiencePreferred Qualifications:

PhD degree in Immunology or related disciplines, or BS/MS degree with commensurate scientific / drug discovery experience and track record of scientific excellence and productivity.Willingness and curiosity to learn and explore new areas of researchExperience designing and executing in vivo preclinical inflammation and autoimmune disease models. Experience with colitis (DSS, CD45RBhi T cell transfer, IL-10 KO), lupus (NZB/W, MRL-lpr, Imiquimod), and arthritis (CIA, CAIA) models preferred.Hands-on experience in cellular, biochemical, histological, and molecular biology assay techniques (i.e. ELISA, MSD, multi-color flow cytometry, quantitative RT-PCR) preferred.Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.Attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, accurate & timely record keeping and data analysis are essential.Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement.Demonstrated experience in pharmacology and in vivo models of inflammation/Immunology.Ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environmentWhat 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.Apply now

for a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comApplication 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.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.

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