Scientist – Medicinal Chemistry

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you be part of an innovative Medicinal Chemistry group with responsibilities including (but not limited to) the design, synthesis, and purification of novel compounds for potential clinical drug development. This will also include the opportunity to work within Amgen’s Induced Proximity Platform (IPP), which is focused on novel and innovative approaches to modulate intractable targets in diseases using the emerging PROTAC modality.

This is an onsite laboratory position at our Thousand Oaks, CA site.

Responsibilities:

• The Scientist will work in teams to develop, implement and perform organic reactions for ongoing Medicinal Chemistry teams, including troubleshooting of synthetic routes and reactions, scouting of new synthetic routes and performing high difficulty synthetic chemistry.

• Furthermore, you will contribute to the design of new compounds and the development of structure-activity relationships.

• This individual will perform structural determinations using NMR and mass spectral techniques and purify compounds using a variety of techniques.

• They will be recognized as a lab leader and should demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory notebooks, participating in group and project meetings and, as needed, presenting to groups and aiding in the writing of papers and patent applications

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree

• Master’s degree and 2 years of laboratory experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of accomplishments (e.g., peer-reviewed publications)

• Demonstrated ability to scout and troubleshoot synthetic routes, and perform high difficulty synthetic chemistry

• Clear understanding of structural determination using NMR and Mass Spectral techniques as well as knowledge of purification methods

• Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), leadership skills and the ability to work well in teams

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

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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.

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