Scientist, Pathology
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- South San Francisco, California
- Posted date
- Sep 28, 2026
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Pathology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
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-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.
Scientist
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world.
Amgen is seeking a Scientist to join the Pathology Laboratory within the Translational Safety & Risk Sciences (TSRS) Department in South San Francisco, California. The Scientist will develop and apply tissue-based assays, including multiplex assays and digital image analysis, to support target expression studies, preclinical model development, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, and biomarker discovery.
Responsibilities:
Develop, optimize, validate, and standardize histopathology assays using FFPE samples, including single-plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) in colorimetric and immunofluorescent formats.
Use imaging modalities and digital pathology tools to generate, analyze, and interpret tissue-based data for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy assessments, and biomarker development.
Collaborate with pathologists, research investigators, and translational teams to deliver high-quality data supporting mechanism-of-action studies, in vivo model development, and toxicity assessments across therapeutic areas.
Maintain clear, complete documentation and communicate results through laboratory information systems, databases, and team presentations.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree
OR
Masters degree and 2+ years of relevant research and industry experience
OR
Bachelors degree and 4 years of relevant research and industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD or masters degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or related discipline.
Two or more years of molecular pathology experience, preferably in an industry setting.
Demonstrated expertise in pathology-based methods, including IHC, multiplex IHC, ISH and immunofluorescence imaging.
Experience with digital pathology and image analysis, preferably using HALO and/or Visiopharm.
Experience with automated staining platforms, such as Ventana, Leica Bond, or IntelliPATH, is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications
Experience analyzing pathology imaging data, including H&E, IHC, multiplex immunofluorescence, and/or spatial transcriptomics.
Familiarity with whole-slide imaging and digital pathology platforms, such as HALO or Visiopharm, is preferred.
Understanding of machine-learning methods for image segmentation, classification, detection, and representation learning.
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary scientific environments.
What you can expect of 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, 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.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
External/Internal postings:
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.
Internal only posting (or Pre-ID candidate):
Amgen anticipates accepting applications however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.
Sponsorship
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.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
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- Location
- Corporate Headquarters
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