Scientist Molecular Biology & Pharmacology

Company: Amgen
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

Amgen Job Description 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. Scientist Molecular Biology & Pharmacology What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing assays to identify and validate potential drug candidates, including developing and executing primary cell and whole blood assays. The successful candidate should possess strong technical expertise & laboratory skills, have excellent written and oral communication skills, work productively in a collaborative cross-functional team environment, and keep current with field of expertise, including literature and technology development. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize Primary cell-based assays to support HTS, hits validation, and lead optimization for novel therapeutic targets Develop and execute cell-based assays to assess the effects of small molecules on cellular pathways, receptor activity, and phenotypic outcomes Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance screen capabilities and assay performance Stay current with scientific literature and industry trends related to assay technologies, novel drug modalities, and drug discovery Represent department in multi-disciplinary project teams to present research results and provide scientific and technical support Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to enable project progression What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Scientist we seek is a results-oriented researcher specializing in primary cell-based assays with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology experience Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Immunology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field, with relevant postdoctoral experience preferred Expertise in quantitative pharmacology, Cytokine secretion and Phosphorylation assay Mastery in isolating various primary cells such as different types of T and B cells A deep and broad understanding of the development, validation & execution of a wide array of cell-based assays such as cytokine secretion, cell migration, etc. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement cellular assays for target validation, hit identification, and lead optimization, such as MesoScale Discovery, HiBIT, NanoBRET, and cell reporter assays Familiarity with Luminex Multiplex assay, and proficiency in Flow Cytometry Highly skilled in the development & implementation of robust, automated, 384 or 1536-well plate-based assays using a wide range of detection methods (e.g., spectrophotometry, radiometry, luminescence, fluorescence) Experience with microplate readers and automated liquid handling systems (e.g., PerkinElmer Envision, Labcyte Echo, Agilent Bravo, etc.) Experience with data analysis and visualization software platforms (e.g., Genedata Screener, Tibco Spotfire, GraphPad Prism, etc.) Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a flexible team-oriented environment What you can expect from 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, well support your journey every step of the way. 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. 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. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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