Career CategoryScientific
Job DescriptionSenior Scientist (5-2) - Synthetic Biology, Molecular Engineering and NGS
Thousand Oaks, CA
Synthetic Biology, Molecular Engineering and NGSWhat you will doWhat you can expect from usLet's change the world.
Amgen Protein Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our multidisciplinary team in Thousand Oaks, CA. Our group integrates protein engineering and design, synthetic biology, protein chemistry and advanced analytics to develop next-generation biologic therapeutics.
You are a creative, critical thinker with a passion for innovation, with strengths in synthetic biology and molecular engineering. In this role, you will help develop and deploy novel synthetic biology and sequencing workflows that enable rapid and scalable realization of complex protein designs, central to advancing the frontier of therapeutic biologic development in the service of patients.
At Amgen, you will: - Deploy and execute innovative, integrated synthetic biology and NGS capabilities to advance programs in Amgen's large molecule portfolio.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to enable seamless design-build-test cycles at speed to drive iterative learning at scale.
- Collaborate to translate early-stage ideas into robust, high-throughput experimental workflows, including opportunities to contribute to automation-enabled pipelines.
- Work within and contribute towards the success of a supportive, collaborative team engaging with a deep commitment to excellence in scientific rigor and inquiry, high-quality data generation and documentation, and clear, timely and considerate communication.
What we expect of you:We recognize that strong candidates may bring different combinations of skills and experiences. The scientific professional we seek is curious, resilient, and motivated to tackle complex biological problems, and will have the experience that aligns with many of these qualifications. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every qualification listed.
Basic QualificationsDoctorate degree (PhD) in Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
OR
Master's degree and 2 years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of scientific experience
Required Qualifications- Strong practical and theoretical experience in molecular/synthetic biology.
- Experience in Next Generation Sequencing.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize experiments and troubleshoot molecular biology workflows with a detail-oriented and thoughtful approach.
- Clear communicator and collegial collaborator who can work in teams to achieve excellence in fast-paced, cutting-edge laboratory environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience or exposure to laboratory automation and scripting.
- Laboratory management experience, that may include equipment maintenance, reagent supply, Laboratory Information Management Systems and capacity planning.
- Experience with NGS data analysis, or high-throughput sample management and large volume data analysis and documentation.
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 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 deadlineExternal/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.
SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
Salary Range127,121.75USD -171,988.25 USD
