Amgen PhD Job Vacancy 2020 – Biochemistry Apply Online
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.
Job Title: Scientist – Pharmacokinetics & Drug Metabolism
Job ID: R-96890
Location: South San Francisco, CA, US 94083
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree by December 2020
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 Job Vacancy:
- PhD or MS in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology or equivalent.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to excel in a highly collaborative, matrixed team environment. We understand that to successfully sustain and grow as a global enterprise and deliver for patients — we must ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Job Description
Amgen PhD Job Vacancy
The responsibilities of a PKDM Scientist are to develop and employ bioanalytical methods for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of small molecules, proteins, antibodies, and oligonucleotides in plasma, tissues, and other biological matrices. The role will require data interpretation and communication of results to project team representatives in support of drug discovery and development.
The ideal candidate will draw from any the following key technical skillsets:
Amgen PhD Job Vacancy
- Strong background in the use of biophysical, biochemical, and cell-based analytical methods to interrogate molecular attributes, including drug-target interactions that potentially influence their plasma pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution. Cell culture and flow cytometry experience is also of benefit
- Ability to execute experiments to quantitate molecular entities by mass spectrometry in support of both drug discovery and early development programs. This role requires an excellent understanding of bioanalytical techniques. Ability to assist in troubleshooting when instrument or assay problems arise
- Possess expertise in quantitative pharmacology and strong hands-on modeling and simulation skills. Rich hands-on experience with NONMEM, R, Simcyp, GastroPlus, and/or other modeling and simulation software is required. Solid background in PK-PD modeling with an emphasis translation of models across species (animals to humans) is preferred.
