Associate Scientist, In vivo Pharmacology, Inflammation

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. 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. Associate Scientist, In vivo Pharmacology, Inflammation What You Will Do In this vital role you will work in a highly dynamic in vivo pharmacology team executing in vivo preclinical disease models and in vitro assays in the vivarium and lab supporting pipeline programs. Key Responsibilities Perform hands‑on in vivo work primarily mice, possibly rats in the vivarium daily. Provide technical support for studies, dosing, sample/tissue collection, health checks, study setup and take down. Work side‑by‑side with Scientists/Senior Scientists to execute and help design experiments. Run concurrent studies, stay organized and detail‑oriented to meet study timelines. Participate in weekend/evening dosing rotations as needed. Support in vitro assays as required. Communicate results to immediate team and follow established protocols and safety procedures. Work in a flexible team‑oriented environment. Weekend and evening work may be required. What We Expect Of You The Associate Scientist we seek is a driven, pro‑active, independent, and enthusiastic scientist who wants to contribute to cutting‑edge science and serve patients in a highly productive team environment with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 1 year of Immunology or related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Immunology or related experience

Preferred Qualifications M.S. degree in Immunology or related disciplines, or B.S. degree with commensurate scientific / drug discovery experience and track record of scientific excellence and productivity. Strong understanding of Immunology and Inflammation biology and principles. Willingness and curiosity to learn and explore new areas of research. Significant experience designing and executing concurrent in vivo preclinical inflammation and autoimmune disease models. Experience with colitis (DSS, CD45RBhi T cell transfer, IL-10 KO), lupus (NZB/W, MRL‑lpr, Imiquimod), and arthritis (CIA, CAIA), GvHD models preferred. Experience in Asthma, COPD, HS, PBC a plus. Hands‑on experience with in vivo techniques including dosing route of administration (i.v., i.p., p.o., i.n., i.t., r.o., i.d., s.c.), bleeds (r.o., cheek, tail), necropsy (organ collection (intestine/colon, lung, lymphnodes, spleen, liver, kidney, skin), cardiac bleed, lung BAL collection). Hands‑on experience in cellular, biochemical, histological, and molecular biology assay techniques (i.e. ELISA, MSD, quantitative RT‑PCR, BCA protein measurements) preferred. Hands‑on experience with multicolor flow cytometry including Spectral flow approaches and Immune cell populations is essential. Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, accurate & timely record keeping and data analysis are essential. Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement. Demonstrated experience in pharmacology and in vivo models of inflammation/Immunology. What You Can Expect Of Us We support your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From competitive benefits to a collaborative culture, we 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 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. careers.amgen.com 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BioSpace