Associate Scientist - Biology

At Amgen, our shared mission — to serve patients living with serious illnesses — drives all that we do. Since 1980, we have helped pioneer the world of biotech in the fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With a focus on four therapeutic areas — Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease — we reach millions of patients each year, advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity‑related conditions.

About the role

This largely laboratory‑based position is responsible for driving cutting‑edge technology development in RNA Therapeutics and Genetic Medicines. You will work cross‑functionally, using biology and chemistry to help drive innovation in oligonucleotide drug discovery and delivery to new cellular targets, embracing the ability to deliver any molecule anywhere at the right time for specific outcomes to help deliver on the promise of therapeutic modularity.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques and assays including but not limited to: nucleic acid transfection, protein and RNA isolation, protein and RNA analysis.
• Develop and implement automation of high‑throughput RT‑qPCR and RNA‑seq workflows.
• Perform mammalian tissue culture and cell‑based assays; previous experience with primary cells is essential.
• Design and execute in vivo pharmacology studies, including model system implementation, dosing, sample collection, and processing.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree, OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related scientific research experience, OR
• Associate’s degree and 4 years of related scientific research experience, OR
• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of related scientific research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to independently and iteratively plan, execute, and analyze complex experiments bridging in vitro and in vivo systems.
• Proactive and enthusiastic desire to learn and be part of a growing, highly productive cross‑functional team.
• Willingness to embrace and implement AI‑enabled workflows to accelerate therapeutic modularity and discovery research programs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including giving presentations in team meetings, and the ability to work in a flexible, team‑oriented environment.

Benefits

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility, comprising:

• 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.
• Discretionary annual bonus program (or sales‑based incentive plan for field sales representatives).
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Award‑winning time‑off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible (refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting for applicability).

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.