Associate Scientist, In vivo Pharmacology, Inflammation
Amgen · South San Francisco, CA
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Role summary
Associate Scientist position in Amgen's in vivo pharmacology team, focused on executing preclinical disease models and in vitro assays in inflammation research. The role involves hands-on work with animal models and laboratory assays supporting pipeline programs in a dynamic team environment.
What they're looking for
- Master's degree with 1 year immunology or related experience, or Bachelor's degree with 3 years immunology experience
- Strong understanding of immunology and inflammation biology principles
- Hands-on experience designing and executing in vivo preclinical inflammation and autoimmune disease models
- Experience with in vivo techniques including dosing routes, sample collection, and necropsy procedures
- Proficiency with multicolor flow cytometry and immune cell population analysis
- Computer literacy with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
What you'll be doing
- Perform hands-on in vivo work primarily with mice and rats in the vivarium on a daily basis
- Provide technical support for study setup, dosing, tissue collection, and health monitoring
- Collaborate with senior scientists to execute and help design preclinical experiments
- Manage concurrent studies while maintaining detailed records and meeting timelines
- Participate in weekend and evening dosing rotations and support in vitro assays as needed
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Immunology
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