Associate Scientist Pathology

Career Category Research Job Description 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. 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. Associate Scientist Pathology What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking a hands-on dynamic molecular pathology Associate Scientist to work in the Translational Safety & Risk Sciences (TSRS) Department in South San Francisco, CA. The Associate Scientist will help develop and implement specialized tissue-based assays (including multiplex assays and image analysis) to support specific portfolio related questions on target expression and preclinical model development.

Development and implementation of histopathology assays including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays, in situ hybridization (ISH), both colorimetric and fluorescent, and use a variety of imaging modalities. Assist with performing image analysis. Collaborate with Pathologists, Scientists and Research Associates on multiple concurrent projects to evaluate and deliver data, contribute to early programs and assist with determining mechanism of action and toxicity. Work as part of a cross functional team to provide tissue-based assay development for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development.

Master’s degree and 2 years scientific experience OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years scientific experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors or masters degree in molecular biology, cellular biology or related discipline. Four or more years experience in molecular pathology in an industry setting. Significant hands-on experience in a variety of pathology-based methodologies including IHC, multiplex IHC, ISH, immunofluorescence imaging, confocal microscopy and other advanced microscopy, digital pathology/image analysis. Expertise in documentation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data generated from tissue-based target expression experiments with a variety of statistical approaches. Experience in successful representation of pathology projects at cross-functional team meetings. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment designed to promote frequent interaction and brainstorming. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication skills. What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and