Biophysics Scientist at Amgen
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About the Position
Biophysics Scientist Job at Amgen, Thousand Oaks, CA
Join Amgen’s mission of serving patients at Amgen, located in Thousand Oaks, CA. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas – Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease – we reach millions of patients each year.
As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Responsibilities
- Implement and execute high throughput binding affinity characterization on biologics using state-of-the-art Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) instruments.
- Determine cross-species selectivity and implement experiments to study the mechanism of action related to binding interactions.
- Generate and analyze scientific data meticulously and communicate the results clearly, both orally and in written form.
- Work collaboratively with other scientists within and across functions.
- Interface with our Computational Sciences Group to develop ML/AI models that improve molecular attributes, such as binding activities.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) or Master’s degree with relevant post-doc experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of scientific experience.
- Knowledge in protein chemistry, cell biology, biophysics, and experience in binding analysis using Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR).
- Demonstrated excellent laboratory working ethic and skills, excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
- Demonstrated flexibility, ingenuity, and problem-solving capability, as well as a strong ability to multi-task.
- Hands-on experience in lab automation, biochemical and cellular assays using advanced instruments.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in membrane protein generation and characterization are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated capabilities of bridging experimentation with computational modeling and ML activities.
We Offer
- Competitive salary range: $110,971.75 - $150,138.25 USD per year.
- 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.
- Stock-based long-term incentives.
- Award-winning time-off plans.
- Flexible work models where possible.
About the Company
Amgen is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world. We foster an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com
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Application deadline: 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.
Sponsorship: Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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