Sr. Scientist- PKDM-BA; Immunoassay

Position: Sr. Scientist- PKDM-BA (Immunoassay)
** Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients*
* At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas
-Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

** Sr. Scientist- PKDM-BA (Immunoassay)*
* ** What you will do*
* Let's do this. Let's change the world. Amgen is seeking a motivated and scientifically rigorous  
** Senior Scientist - Non-Regulated Immunoassays
** to join the PKDM organization at our Thousand Oaks, California site. This position will support biologics programs through the development, qualification, validation, and execution of non-regulated immunoassays used for pharmacokinetic and soluble target protein measurements.

The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on laboratory expertise and a proven track record of developing and executing immunoassays across multiple platforms. This individual will work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to generate high-quality bioanalytical data that supports key program decisions throughout drug development.

This role is highly laboratory-focused and requires extensive experience designing, troubleshooting, validating, and performing immunoassays in a fast-paced research environment.

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* Responsibilities Include:

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* + Develop, optimize, qualify, validate, and execute non-regulated immunoassays supporting pharmacokinetic and soluble target protein measurements.

+ Perform sample analysis using a variety of immunoassay platforms including ELISA, MSD/ECL, Gyrolab, Quanterix, AlphaLISA, and other relevant technologies.

+ Independently design experiments, analyze results, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement assay improvements.

+ Generate high-quality, reproducible data while adhering to established scientific standards and laboratory procedures.

+ Perform assay transfer, method qualification, and validation activities as required to support program objectives.

+ Analyze and interpret experimental results and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and team discussions.

+ Collaborate with scientists across Discovery Research, Precision Medicine, Translational Safety and Risk Sciences, and other functional areas.

+ Maintain accurate laboratory records, experimental documentation, and data management practices.

+ Contribute to evaluation and implementation of new immunoassay technologies and methodologies.

+ Support laboratory operations including instrument maintenance, reagent qualification, inventory management, and continuous process improvements.

** What we expect of you*
* We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a go-getter with these qualifications.

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable]

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Master's degree and 3 years of scientific experience

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Bachelor's degree and 5 years of scientific experience

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Master's degree in Immunology, Biochemistry, Bioanalytical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline

+ 3-5 years of industry experience in immunoassay development and bioanalysis

+ Demonstrated experience developing, qualifying, validating, and executing non-regulated immunoassays

+ Strong hands-on expertise with immunoassay platforms including ELISA, MSD/ECL, Gyrolab, Quanterix, AlphaLISA, or related technologies

+ Experience supporting pharmacokinetic and soluble target protein measurements for biologics programs

+ Proven ability to independently conduct laboratory experiments, troubleshoot assay performance issues, and analyze complex datasets

+ Strong understanding of immunoassay principles, assay optimization, and bioanalytical best practices

+ Experience performing sample analysis and generating high-quality bioanalytical data in a regulated or non-regulated research environment

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and presentation of scientific results

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities

** What you can expect from us*
* As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for…