Amgen PhD Biochemistry Jobs – Scientist Post Vacancy
Amgen PhD Biochemistry Jobs Amgen PhD Biochemistry. Amgen’s Biologics Optimization Team is seeking an experienced Scientist with expertise in Molecular or Synthetic Biology to join our team in Thousand Oaks, CA. This group is a multidisciplinary team in research with capabilities in protein engineering, cloning, expression, purification, and analysis of therapeutic proteins. Amgen invites candidates with PhD for the post of Scientist.
Category: Scientific
Job ID: R-98584
Location: South San Francisco, CA, US 94083
Job Title: Scientist – Protein Technologies
Basic Qualifications for Amgen PhD Biochemistry Jobs
Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications for Amgen PhD Biochemistry Jobs
- PhD in biochemistry, protein engineering or related discipline with additional 1+ year(s) of relevant experience
- Detailed knowledge in recombinant expression, protein biochemistry (including affinity, ion exchange, HIC, SEC chromatography) and method development
- Familiarity with chromatography hardware and software (GE AKTA, Agilent HPLC)
- Proven microbiology skills culturing E. coli and yeast
- Experience with insect cell culture
- Biochemistry analytical experience (SDS PAGE, Western Blot, HPLC, Mass Spectrometry)
- Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
- Demonstrated scientific analysis and problem-solving skills as evidenced by a strong publication record.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Work cross-functionally with our therapeutic areas to design, produce and characterize
- key protein reagents aimed at enabling both small molecule and large molecule discovery projects
- Amgen PhD Biochemistry Jobs Act as a technical leader to bring innovative approaches to difficult purifications including multi-subunit protein complexes
- Provide scientific results that support the generation of publications and patents; participate in internal and external scientific meetings
Job Description:Â
The Scientist will be a part of a multidisciplinary team with capabilities in molecular engineering, cloning, expression and purification of proteins, including antibodies, bispecific and membrane proteins. The ideal candidate will have broad laboratory training, deep scientific curiosity and a positive approach to working in a team-based research environment along with a track record of creative problem-solving and enthusiasm for taking on difficult research challenges.
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
