Job Information
Amgen Senior Associate - South San Francisco CA in South San Francisco, California
469316BR
Auto req ID:
469316BR
Company:
Amgen
Job Code:
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Job Description:
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Senior Associate
What you will do
Amgen is seeking a hands-on dynamic molecular pathology Senior Associate to work in the Translational Safety & Risk Sciences Department in South San Francisco, CA. The Senior Associate 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.
Assist with development and implementation of histopathology assays including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays, in situ hybridization (ISH), both colorimetric and immunofluorescent, and use a variety of imaging modalities.
Assist with performing image analysis.
Participate in collaboration 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.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a great associate with these qualifications.
Position Title:
Senior Associate - South San Francisco CA
Job Category:
Manufacturing
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
City*:
South San Francisco
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of scientific experience OR
Associate’s degree and 6 years of scientific experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, cellular biology or related discipline.
2 or more years of experience in molecular pathology in an industry setting.
Basic hands-on experience in a variety of pathology-based methodologies including IHC, multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence imaging and other advanced microscopy, digital pathology/image analysis, specialized tissue sectioning and histology procedures.
Experience in documentation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data generated from tissue-based target expression experiments with a variety of statistical approaches.
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment designed to promote frequent interaction and brainstorming.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills.
State*:
California
Salary Range:
$100,000