Associate Scientist Pathology

At Amgen, 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 a focus on four therapeutic areas—Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease—we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. 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.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement specialized tissue-based assays (including multiplex assays and image analysis) to support specific portfolio-related questions on target expression and preclinical model development.
• Develop and implement 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.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in molecular biology, cellular biology, or related discipline.
• Four or more years of 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.

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.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• 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 where possible.