Senior Scientist – Functional Genomics

Amgen · Thousand Oaks, CA

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Amgen seeks a Senior Scientist in Functional Genomics to develop and apply genome engineering technologies for therapeutic target discovery. The role involves designing and optimizing viral vector platforms, particularly AAV and lentiviral vectors, and executing functional genomics experiments to support drug discovery efforts across multiple therapeutic areas in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

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Senior Scientist – Functional Genomics is a senior diagnostics role at Amgen, based in US - California - Thousand Oaks. It was posted 44 days ago. RoleLantern last confirmed the employer's listing is still open today.

Typical pay for this kind of role: $88k–$154k

Amgen hasn't published pay for this listing. Across the U.S., medical scientists typically earn $88k to $154k, with a median of $116k (adjusted for seniority). Ask about the range early — several states require employers to share it.

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