Senior Scientist – Protein Chemistry

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr Scientist - Protein Chemistry

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking an innovative Senior Scientist to join the Protein Therapeutics (PT) – Protein Chemistry team. PT is a multidisciplinary team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization. We are responsible for the engineering, production, assessment, and final selection of large molecule drug candidates that advance to Process Development In this vital role you will support the purification and analysis of large molecule, therapeutic drug candidates, many of which are complex biologics. Key responsibilities will include:

• Advancing our pipeline by purifying and characterizing novel and complex molecules that will be the next generation of large molecule therapeutics.

• Developing novel, cutting-edge solutions to advance our purification, analytics, and molecular assessment capabilities.

• Applying statistical and predictive data analytics to assess large molecule drug candidates.

• Partnering with project, Data Science, Analytics and Automation teams to drive innovation.

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 highly collaborative, motivated scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree (PhD) and relevant scientific experience.

Or

• Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in protein purification, characterization, analytical techniques; Familiarity with cloning, protein engineering and mammalian protein expression is a plus.

• Broad experience with bioanalytical assay development, execution, and analysis.

• Familiarity with Data Science fundamentals.

• Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in research, exemplified by a strong publication and or patent record.

What you can expect from 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, we’ll 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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.

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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