Associate Scientist - Technology-Enabled Experimental Inflammation Discovery

Amgen · Thousand Oaks, CA

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Role summary

Amgen seeks an Associate Scientist to support inflammation target discovery through experimental design, data analysis, and mechanistic research. The role combines cellular and molecular experiments with AI-enabled computational tools, requiring proficiency in complex disease models, multiparameter analysis, and rigorous data generation in an immunology-focused setting.

What they're looking for

Master's degree with 1+ year cell/molecular biology research experience, or Bachelor's with 3+ years
Hands-on mammalian cell biology and molecular/cellular assay development experience
Experience with complex cellular systems such as organoids or co-cultures
Proficiency in multiparameter flow cytometry, quantitative imaging, or high-content analysis
Strong experimental rigor with attention to controls, documentation, and data integrity
Demonstrated interest in AI-enabled tools, coding, computational approaches, or advanced data analysis
Experience with skin-derived tissues/cells and primary immune cell culture preferred

What you'll be doing

Design and execute cellular and molecular experiments for target discovery and mechanistic insight
Analyze and integrate experimental data using computational and AI-enabled tools
Translate experimental findings into biological insights and clear actionable decisions
Manage samples, cells, timelines, and parallel workflows with strong organizational skills
Communicate complex data clearly and troubleshoot experimental challenges systematically

Key requirements

Therapeutic area: Immunology

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