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Associate Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology

Amgen

Thousand Oaks, California

Job description

Overview

As an Associate Scientist in In vivo Pharmacology, you will advance immuno-oncology programs by generating and communicating pharmacology data to support program progression. You will work within a fast-paced, collaborative group applying both in vivo and in vitro approaches to understand therapeutic efficacy. Your work will span tumor models, drug administration routes, and analysis that informs decision-making for oncology research. This role offers exposure to cross-departmental collaboration and meaningful contributions to patient-focused outcomes.

Compensation / Benefits
  • comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
  • group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • stock-based long-term incentives
Responsibilities
  • Design, conduct, analyze, and report in vivo and in vitro studies
  • In vivo tasks including tumor inoculation, dosing (oral, SC, IP, IV), sample collection, and model development
  • In vitro cellular assays including multiparametric flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques
  • Operate and maintain lab equipment, ensure accurate records and data analysis
  • Participate in cross-departmental meetings and present findings
Key requirements
  • Master's degree with 1 year of in vivo pharmacology and lab experience OR Bachelor's degree with 3 years of in vivo pharmacology and lab experience
  • Hands-on experience with preclinical cancer models
  • Experience with in vivo drug administration routes
  • Experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI)
  • Blood/tissue collection for downstream analysis
  • Flow cytometry and multiparametric analysis (5+ colors)
  • Molecular, cellular, and ex vivo techniques
  • Proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Previous drug discovery experience
  • High attention to detail and proactive about learning
  • proactive and enthusiastic
  • team-oriented
  • strong communication
  • preclinical cancer models
  • in vivo pharmacology
  • flow cytometry (multiparametric)

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