HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
Youve earned your degree.
How will you use that achievement to reach your goals?
Do more with the knowledge youve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have.
At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do.
It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide.
Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.
Senior Associate
– Protein Chemistry Live What you will do Lets do this.
Lets change the world.
We are seeking a skilled biochemist to join the Protein Chemistry group within the Protein Engineering Division of Therapeutic Discovery.
The Protein Chemistry group is primarily responsible for the optimization, production, assessment, and selection of novel and complex scaffold molecules, often antibody-based, that will be the next generation of large molecules therapeutics.
In this vital role you will be a part of a multidisciplinary team with capabilities in protein purification and characterization of large molecule drug candidates with a heavy focus on biophysical and biochemical characterization of multi-specific antibodies with different formats.
You should be able to interpret and report scientific results that support the generation of publications, patents, or regulatory submissions, and participate in internal and external scientific meetings.
Good written and oral presentation skills are a must Win 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 Senior Associate with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications: Masters degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Analytical Chemistry or related field.
Or Bachelors degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Analytical Chemistry or related field and 2 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience in purification of proteins using AKTA chromatography system and various types of purification techniques including affinity, SEC, IEX, etc.
Hands-on experience in protein characterization and analytical techniques including A280 (Nanodrop), HPLC/UPLC-SEC, SDS-PAGE or microchip electrophoresis, thermal stability measurement (Tm Tagg), dynamic light scattering, etc.
Attention to details and a strong sense of scientific rigor.
Ability to multi-task and work flexibly with a high sense of urgency in a cross-functional highly matrixed team environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of biosensor technologies (SPR, BLI) is a plus.
Thrive Some of the vast rewards of working here As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.
Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act Generous Total Rewards Plancomprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefitswith compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear.
Join us.
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