Associate Scientist - In Vitro Neurobiology

Amgen Inc

Base: $94,340.65 - $127,637.35 usd annually; bonus...
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Master's degree with 1 year experience or bachelor's with 3 years
Mammalian cell culture maintenance and passaging
Functional cell-based assay execution
Amgen Inc is seeking an Associate Scientist in In Vitro Neurobiology to support innovative research in the cardiometabolic area, focusing on developing therapies for obesity and related diseases. The ideal candidate will have experience with mammalian cell cultures and various assay technologies, contributing to the advancement of drug discovery through laboratory-based experiments

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on characterizing genes and genetic regulatory circuits involved in cellular metabolism within the cardiometabolic team.
  • The position requires maintaining mammalian cell cultures derived from iPSC and primary neuronal or glial models using aseptic techniques.
  • Amgen offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, health coverage, and stock-based long-term incentives.

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Amgen Inc is seeking an Associate Scientist in In Vitro Neurobiology to support innovative research in the cardiometabolic area, focusing on developing therapies for obesity and related diseases. The ideal candidate will have experience with mammalian cell cultures and various assay technologies, contributing to the advancement of drug discovery through laboratory-based experiments.

Salary

Base: $94,340.65 - $127,637.35 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and flexible work models

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree with 1 year experience or Bachelor's with 3 years
  • Mammalian cell culture maintenance and passaging
  • Functional cell-based assay execution
  • Aseptic technique and cryopreservation skills
  • Western blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with high-content imaging systems
  • CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing expertise
  • Familiarity with metabolic disease pathophysiology
  • Proficiency in GraphPad Prism for data analysis
  • Hands-on experience with 96-well plate formats

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree plus 1 year related scientific experience OR Bachelor's plus 3 years
  • At least 3 years of mammalian cell culturing experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with luminescence, fluorescence, TR-FRET, or AlphaLISA assays
  • Experience performing molecular biology experiments like qPCR or cloning
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and GraphPad Prism

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