Associate Scientist Pathology

What You Will Do

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Amgen is seeking a hands-on dynamic molecular pathology Associate Scientist to work in the Translational Safety & Risk Sciences (TSRS) Department in South San Francisco, CA.

• Development and implementation of histopathology assays including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays, in situ hybridization (ISH), both colorimetric and fluorescent, and use a variety of imaging modalities.
• Assist with performing image analysis.
• Collaborate with Pathologists, Scientists and Research Associates on multiple concurrent projects to evaluate and deliver data, contribute to early programs and assist with determining mechanism of action and toxicity.
• Work as part of a cross functional team to provide tissue-based assay development for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 2 years scientific experience OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in molecular biology, cellular biology or related discipline.
• Four or more years experience in molecular pathology in an industry setting.
• Significant hands-on experience in a variety of pathology-based methodologies including IHC, multiplex IHC, ISH, immunofluorescence imaging, confocal microscopy and other advanced microscopy, digital pathology/image analysis.
• Expertise in documentation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data generated from tissue-based target expression experiments with a variety of statistical approaches.
• Experience in successful representation of pathology projects at cross-functional team meetings.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment designed to promote frequent interaction and brainstorming.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.