Amgen · 1 day ago
Scientist - Cytometry & Imaging Sciences
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAmgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients with serious illnesses. In this role, you will calibrate and operate advanced flow cytometers and imaging platforms while training others and ensuring laboratory safety.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
The ability to operate analytical flow cytometry analyzers & sorters with primary emphasis and cell imaging platforms as a secondary emphasis ; 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
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD preferably with Cytometry experience
Master's degree and 2 or more years of Cytometry experience
Bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of Cytometry experience
The ability to operate analytical flow cytometry analyzers & sorters with primary emphasis and cell imaging platforms as a secondary emphasis; 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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
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
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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