Senior Scientist, Target Discovery & Biology - Functional Genomics
BioSpace · South San Francisco, CA · 2 mo ago
ResearchFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage functional genomics approaches across therapeutic areas to discover novel targets and address key biological questions
- Lead, support and execute projects from inception through target identification, validation and mechanism-of-action studies
- Foster a collaborative, creative, and scientifically rigorous team culture committed to delivering impact across Amgens pipeline
Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc scientific experience in Target Discovery & Biology]
- Masters degree and 3 years of relevant scientific experience in Target Discovery & Biology
- Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant scientific experience in Target Discovery & Biology
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong experience in molecular biology and cell engineering
- Experience in complex and co-culture in vitro models is a major plus
- Experience in executing large scale, complex, and/or in vivo genetic screens (particularly CRISPR-based) and follow up validation studies
- Track record of pushing the envelope on scale and technical feasibility is highly desirable
- Familiarity with data-driven discovery approaches, including integration of genetic or multi-omics insights
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to drive cross-site collaboration in a matrixed research environment
What We Expect Of You
- Strong experience in molecular biology and cell engineering
- Experience in complex and co-culture in vitro models is a major plus
- Experience in executing large scale, complex, and/or in vivo genetic screens (particularly CRISPR-based) and follow up validation studies
- Track record of pushing the envelope on scale and technical feasibility is highly desirable
- Familiarity with data-driven discovery approaches, including integration of genetic or multi-omics insights
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to drive cross-site collaboration in a matrixed research environment
What You Can Expect From Us
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible
- 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