Associate Scientist, Oncology (In Vivo Pharmacology)

Company: Amgen
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Associate Scientist - Oncology (in Vivo Pharmacology) What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be part of a fast-paced, integrated, and interactive research group exploring novel therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. The Associate Scientist will be responsible for designing, executing, and communicating in vivo pharmacology data to support the progression of both large and small molecule Oncology Research programs. Design and conduct in vivo and in vitro studies, working with mouse models In vivo work will include handling techniques, such as tumor inoculation and measurement, oral, sc and IV dosing, and blood and tissue collection In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays and molecular biology techniques to help interpret in vivo observations Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, accurate and timely electronic record-keeping, data analysis, and presentation of data The ability to work in a flexible, team-oriented environment What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a creative thinker with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Masters degree and 1 year of research experience OR Bachelors degree and 3 years of research experience Preferred Qualifications: Research experience with preclinical models of cancer Previous drug discovery experience Hands on experience administering drugs through various routes Hands on experience with molecular, cellular, and ex vivo biological techniques and assays, including cell culture Hands on experience with flow cytometry and multi-parametric analysis (5 colors) Hands on experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI) Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word Excellent organization and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a flexible, team-oriented environment Attention to detail, translating into high quality results The ability to work independently on research goals and to collaborate on day-to-day experiments with others Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn What you can expect of us 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, well support your journey every step of the way. This role is paid hourly. The expected annualized salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $107,000.00 to $123,000.00. 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 Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In 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 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. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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