Senior Associate (In Vivo)

Overview

The In Vivo Senior Associate at Amgen in R&D (Research and Development) is involved in the planning and execution of in vivo research experiments and studies. They assist in the analysis and interpretation of data, contribute to the preparation of reports, and ensure all activities are in line with the R&D department's goals. They work under the guidance of a team leader or senior scientist.

Background

We are a highly integrated in vivo team, excelling at efficiency and productivity, working in a fast-paced dynamic environment supporting Obesity programs at Thousand Oaks site.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on execution of in vivo studies (including ALL in-life components)
• Team support for multiple ongoing studies/study activities
• Study data acquisition, organization, analysis, quality control
• Graphing and PP deck preparation for presentation
• Study/data documentation
• Study sample processing/inventory/tracking

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree OR
• Bachelors degree and ~2 years of hands-on in vivo experience OR
• Associates degree and ~4 years of hands-on in vivo experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and ~6 years of hands-on in vivo experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with rodents in preclinical research setting (including but not limited to handling/restraint, multiple routes of dose administration, health status assessment/evaluation, necropsy, sample prep/processing)
• Experience with dose calculations (mass and molar concentrations)
• Experience with Excel and GraphPad Prism
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team player

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a conscientious solid in vivo performer with long-term career goals in in vivo pharmacology, demonstrating strong commitment to research animals and program advancement specifically through high quality in vivo support (please do not apply if this position is viewed as steppingstone in career path).

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

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.