Scientist - Inflammation Research

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. 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. Scientist – inflammation research What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will perform in vitro and in vivo experiments- including determination of effects of drug targets using organoid and air liquid interface primary cell cultures and testing novel drug targets in mouse models of inflammatory disease. This position will also involve analysis of lung epithelium function, repair, and regeneration. You will collaborate with a dynamic research team from multiple Amgen functional areas. Key Responsibilities: Perform both in vitro and in vivo experiments. Generate high-quality experimental data to support target identification, validation and progression of Inflammation research programs. Propose drug targets for respiratory diseases integrating human genetics, in vitro/in vivo studies, and published literature. Use AI-driven approaches to generate mechanistic insights, refine therapeutic hypotheses, and guide experimental design. Ability to balance scientific rigor with urgency and adaptability in a dynamic research environment. Publish and present at conferences. 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 researcher with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Biological Sciences / Biomedical Sciences experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Biological Sciences / Biomedical Sciences experience Preferred Qualifications: PhD with strong background and research experience in epithelial biology and inflammation. Experience performing both in vitro and in vivo experiments. Expertise in 2D and 3D primary cell cultures / co-cultures / human tissue cultures and mouse disease models. Technical expertise in mouse respiratory disease models and measurement of pulmonary mechanics. Strong publication record or significant contributions to therapeutic development programs. What you can expect of 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, we’ll 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. 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 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amgen SA