Amgen · 16 hours ago
Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology
US - California - Thousand Oaks
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $152K/yr
2+ years expAmgen is a biotechnology company dedicated to serving patients living with serious illnesses. The Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology will generate and communicate pharmacology data to support oncology and immunotherapy research programs.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting in vivo and in vitro studies
In vivo work will include rodent handling and procedures such as dosing (PO, SC, IP, IV), clinical health assessments and biologic sample collection
In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays including multiparametric flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques to help interpret in vivo observations
Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, accurate and timely record-keeping, and data analysis
Active participation and presentation at cross-departmental teams and meetings
The successful candidate will also be responsible for review and compliance with all applicable SOPs, business practices and company policies
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree or
Master's degree and 2 or more years of In Vivo Pharmacology experience or
Bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of In Vivo Pharmacology experience
Preferred
PhD in related field and advanced and proficient understanding and use of technical principles, theories, and concepts
Proficient in handling, manipulating and performing procedures with laboratory rodents
Experience with rodent dosing via multiple routes (PO, SC, IP, IV)
Proven expertise in the analysis and interpretation of scientific data
Highly motivated, collaborative and with excellent attention to detail
Positive approach working in highly dynamic, team-based research environment
Familiarity with oncology disease models
Experience with multiparametric flow cytometry
Good written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong work ethic
Organizational and notebook/record keeping skills
Computer literacy, e.g., GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
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 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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