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Sr Scientist

Amgen
Thousand Oaks, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Oct 2025
💰 $130,278/yr

About the role

Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

What you will do  

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.  

This is an opportunity to join Amgen’s Discovery Proteomics Group as a Senior Scientist. In this vital role, you will utilize cutting edge mass spectrometry-based proteomic technologies to advance target discovery and support pipeline programs across Amgen’s therapeutic areas.  

Key Responsibilities 

  • Design, execute, and analyze proteomic experiments to explore pathways relevant to human disease 

  • Identify and implement new proteomic strategies and methodologies to accelerate scientific discovery 

  • Collaborate closely with disease areas and therapeutic development teams to make actionable decisions as a technical and intellectual subject matter expert 

  • Effectively communicate plans, results, and analyses to cross-functional teams 

Basic Qualifications 

  • Doctorate degree

Or

  • Master’s degree & 3 years of scientific experience

Or

  • Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of scientific experience

Or

  • Associates degree & 10 years of scientific experience

Or

  • High school diploma / GED & 12 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications 

  • PhD or MD, with postdoctoral research experience in the field of mass spectrometry 

  • Technical expertise in proteomic sample preparation workflows, peptide and protein level chromatographic separations, mass spectrometer operation, and bioinformatic analysis of proteomics data 

  • Experience with programming (e.g. in R/Python), Unix/Linux environments, and cloud computing environments for the analysis of proteomic datasets 

  • Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement as evidenced by high impact publications 

  • Ability to work effectively in a highly integrated, collaborative team environment, with excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and a proven track record of producing reliable and reproducible results. 

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, 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

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Company

Amgen

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