Senior Scientist, Membrane Protein Biochemistry

About the role

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our 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 and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Responsibilities

• Independently devise and implement state-of-the-art membrane protein production strategies through conducting laboratory experiments with rigorous documentation and emphasis on quality of deliverables
• Analyze and interpret scientific data with the intent to communicate results to audiences with diverse scientific backgrounds
• Collaborate with other scientists to plan methodological approaches, necessary resources, timelines, and milestones to drive defined projects forward
• Additional responsibilities may include keeping current in membrane protein expertise, advising supervisors and colleagues to shape future membrane protein technology development strategies, and mentoring junior scientists and technical staff

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc experience] OR Masters degree and 3 years of relevant laboratory experience OR Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant laboratory experience
• Ph.D. plus relevant postdoctoral experience
• Flexible problem-solving skills, as exemplified by a consistent track record of scientific accomplishments (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and/or patents)
• Proven expertise with KTA systems and analytical methods for membrane protein characterization using quality-focused analytical methods such as HPLC/UPLC (SEC, fSEC), spectroscopy, or mass spectrometry.
• Proven expertise in structural biology or dissection of MP molecular pharmacology is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), leadership skills and the ability to work well in teams in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• 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 for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible