Inflammation & Autoimmunity - Scientist

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. 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.

Inflammation & Autoimmunity - Scientist

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will perform independent research to study the regulation and function of immune cells and non-immune cells in inflammation and autoimmunity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research scientists at multiple Amgen sites, and working closely with groups in other functional areas including Inflammation, Therapeutic Discovery, and Medical Sciences

• Perform research studies aimed at elucidating mechanisms of immune regulation and tolerance in order to develop novel immunomodulatory therapies for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

• Make major scientific laboratory-based contributions to the research goals of the department, present their results in both internal and external forums, and participate in the writing of manuscripts for publication

• Plan and perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, and communicate results.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in the field of immunology, cancer immunology, autoimmune diseases, human genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry OR

• Master’s degree and 2 years of experience scientific experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or MD, in the field of immunology, cancer immunology, autoimmune diseases, human genetics, molecular biology or biochemistry

• Experience in autoimmune diseases, preclinical animal disease models, multi-color flow cytometry, immunological assays, biochemical assays and complex cell-based assays are preferred

• Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in research, exemplified by a strong publication record in top tier journals or significant contributions to pipeline development

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and can work effectively in a highly collaborative research environment.

What you can expect from 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, 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

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