Senior Scientist - Cytometry Sciences

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.

We are seeking a motivated Scientist with a broad base of flow cytometry experience & skills as applied to basic research that utilizes cell lines, human blood specimens or other relevant tissues in a core laboratory model. This is team-oriented, laboratory-centered role in a dynamic core facility. The applicant will integrate self-initiative with supervised oversight and to establish productive interactions with the many scientists that access this core laboratory resource. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this role will be accountable for generation of high-quality results that harmonize to the overall aims of the immediate team & Cytometry Sciences team as a whole. A major emphasis of this position is the ability of the applicant to embrace a role of continuous self-improvement & self-motivation to increase their practical scientific abilities - as well as improving the quality of data & analytics generated from the facility.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated scientist who is energized by interacting with others in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, sharing the common goal to develop therapeutics designed to address unmet medical needs.

Senior Scientist - Cytometry Sciences

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you wil have the ability to calibrate & operate multiparameter flow cytometers (including cell sorters), microscopes & related imaging platforms with the additional ability to teach others & personally learn additional relevant skills as appropriate.

• The ability to operate analytical flow cytometry analyzers & sorters; identify instrument problems, perform basic troubleshooting / remediation & oversee field engineer remediation when required.

• The ability to compile high complexity multiparameter fluorophore panels for legacy & full spectrum flow cytometers that maximize signal while minimizing fluorescence spillover.

• The ability to guide / train others how to use the facility as well as to hold personal accountability for prioritized projects.

• The ability to work in a biosafety level 2 plus laboratory environment, to maintain laboratory safety for everyone that accesses the laboratory & to initiate & complete risk assessments for new activities in the laboratory as appropriate.

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 go-getter with these qualifications.

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD and 1 or more years of Cytometry experience

Masters degree and 3 or more years of Cytometry experience

Bachelors degree and 5 ore more years of Cytometry experience

Education in the life sciences; Prior experience working in a biopharmaceutical company or academic projects with a biopharmaceutical sponsor.

• Good documentation practices & scientific conduct as defined by standard operating procedures.

• Ability to leverage varied AI/ML analytical platforms as they emerge into our industry & work in a team structure with data scientists in synergy.

• A working knowledge of how to integrate flow & imaging cytometry efforts with adjacent single cell technologies (e.g., RNA seq, CRISPR screens, etc).

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

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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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.

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.