Understanding mechanisms of immune and inflammatory diseases and developing novel therapeutic approaches at Amgen
Requirements
Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: Multi-color flow cytometry, CRISPR/CAS9 technologies, omics data analysis, complex in vitro primary cell models, cell signaling/biochemistry, in vivo mouse models of autoimmune disease, genetics of human disease
PhD or MD, with postdoctoral research experience in the fields of immunology, cell biology or molecular biology.
Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in the area of immunology as demonstrated by high impact publications
Responsibilities
Design, execute, and analyze experiments to explore pathways relevant to inflammatory diseases.
Develop and optimize in vitro and ex vivo assays to assess immune cell function, cytokine signaling, and inflammatory responses.
Interpret data, draw scientific conclusions, and present findings to project teams and stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including translational sciences, clinical, and bioinformatics.
Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to publications, patents, and internal reports.
Stay current with scientific literature and emerging technologies in immunology and inflammation research.
Other
Doctorate degree
Master’s degree & 2 years of scientific experience
Bachelor’s degree & 4 years of scientific experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and troubleshoot to solve problems