Principal Scientist, Protein Therapeutics – Mammalian Expression & Cell Line Engineering

Amgen UK

Base: $140,123.35 - $189,578.65 usd; bonus/equity:...
Phd or master's degree with relevant experience
Mammalian cell biology expertise
Cell line engineering strategies
This senior individual contributor role provides scientific leadership in mammalian expression and cell line engineering to support the discovery and optimization of large-molecule therapeutics

Job Summary

  • This senior individual contributor role provides scientific leadership in mammalian expression and cell line engineering to support the discovery and optimization of large-molecule therapeutics.
  • The successful candidate will drive innovation in expression systems and implement new technologies to enhance robustness, scalability, and throughput of production workflows.
  • Amgen offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, health coverage, stock-based incentives, and flexible work models to support professional growth.

Matching Summary

This senior individual contributor role provides scientific leadership in mammalian expression and cell line engineering to support the discovery and optimization of large-molecule therapeutics.

Salary

Base: $140,123.35 - $189,578.65 USD; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and flexible time-off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or Master's degree with relevant experience
  • Mammalian cell biology expertise
  • Cell line engineering strategies
  • High-throughput expression workflows
  • Data-driven decision making

Nice-to-have

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to influence without authority
  • Experience with automation-enabled workflows
  • Collaborative and innovative culture fit
  • Track record of publications and patents

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) with postdoc experience
  • Master's degree with 5 years cell biology experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 7 years cell biology experience
  • Deep expertise in host cell engineering
  • Proven independent scientific achievement

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