Career CategoryPostdoctoral
Job DescriptionJob Description
Postdoctoral Fellow-Discovery Protein ScienceWhat you will doLet's do this! Let's change the world.
The integrative Protein Generation and Protein Design groups within Discovery Protein Science are seeking a highly motivated and creative scientist to develop impactful platforms toward advancing new therapeutic hypotheses. In this vital role, you will apply interdisciplinary approaches to develop methodologies for autoantigen profiling, with implications for target identification and biomarker discovery.
This is a 4-year fellowship within Amgen's Research & Development Postdoc Program, which is dedicated to training the next generation of biomedical scientists. This is an onsite laboratory position at our South San Francisco site. To support your research, you will have access to state-of-the art molecular biology, protein design, protein expression, protein biochemistry, and flow cytometry capabilities.
Responsibilities:As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:
- Construct and validate protein libraries for autoantigen profiling
- Apply generated libraries to profile the binding of complex mixtures of antibodies
- Interact and collaborate with scientists cross-functionally, gaining broad exposure to the process of drug discovery
- Make novel discoveries that contribute to the broader field, disseminating scientific contributions through impactful publications and conference presentations
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Postdoctoral Fellow we seek is a professional with these qualifications.
Basic qualifications
- PhD at the time of appointment in molecular biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, or related life sciences disciplines
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstration of independent design, execution, and interpretation of experiments and results, as exemplified by a solid publication record with first-author publication(s)
- Proven experience in sequence and structure-based construct design to improve protein expression and high-efficiency cloning methods
- Experience with protein library construction, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and NGS analysis workflows is a plus
- Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills
- Passion to learn and work collaboratively within a large team of scientists with diverse technical and cultural backgrounds
What you can expect from usAs 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 $100,000.
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.careers.amgen.comIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadlineAmgen 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.
SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
