Senior Scientist - Functional Genomics

Career Category Research Job Description Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Senior Scientist – Functional Genomics What you will do Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement next-generation viral vector platform and genome engineering technologies to expand functional genomics capabilities and accelerate target discovery. Design, engineer, produce, optimize, and characterize AAV and lentiviral vectors for genetic perturbation applications, including gene overexpression and CRISPR-based genome engineering (e.g., knockout, activation, and other emerging approaches), in both in vitro and in vivo model systems. Design and execute innovative molecular biology and functional genomics experiments supporting target discovery, target validation, and mechanistic studies. Design, execute, analyze, and interpret experimental studies, communicating findings and biological insights to multidisciplinary discovery teams. Evaluate and implement emerging technologies in genome engineering, viral vector engineering, and functional genomics to enhance discovery capabilities. Collaborate effectively with scientists across biology, computational biology, chemistry, and therapeutic area teams to solve challenging biological problems. What we expect of you Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree [and relevant post-doc where applicable] OR Master's degree and 3 years of scientific experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of scientific experience Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Bioengineering, Virology, or a related discipline with 1–2 years of relevant postdoctoral and/or industry research experience. Strong background in molecular biology, genome engineering, CRISPR technologies, and functional genomics. Demonstrated expertise in design, engineering, production, optimization, and characterization of AAV and/or lentiviral vectors is strongly preferred. Experience applying viral vector technologies to support in vitro and in vivo CRISPR-based genetic perturbation studies. Expertise in molecular cloning, construct design, and development of genetic tools. Excellent experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills. Demonstrated scientific creativity, innovation, and success in a multidisciplinary research environment. What you can expect from us 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 Salary Range 127,121.75USD -171,988.25 USD Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. 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. 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. 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. 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. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit and follow us on #J-18808-Ljbffr Amgen Inc. (IR)