Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of relevant experience
Experienced in organic synthesis including executing and optimizing chemical reactions
Basic understanding of purification and analytical methods
Eagerness to learn chemical conjugation and characterization of ADC
Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work comfortably within a dynamic team of scientists and engineers with diverse technical and cultural backgrounds
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.
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
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Application deadline
External/Internal postings:
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Internal only posting (or Pre-ID candidate):
Amgen anticipates accepting applications until 1-2 weeks before the posting; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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Additional Information
Career Category
Scientific
Job Description
Senior Associate - Organic and Conjugation Chemist
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The Hybrid Modality Group at Amgen is seeking a highly motivated scientist in the field of Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) to join us in the state-of-the-art research facility at the Amgen headquarters campus located in Thousand Oaks, CA . The qualified candidate will work at the interface of synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical biology, and apply their chemical synthesis skills in developing new antibody drug conjugates to support the advancement of drug discovery programs
Responsibilities include:
Perform multistep organic synthesis of linker-payload reagents under supervision
Purify and characterize small molecules using techniques such as flash chromatography, HPLC, LC/MS, and NMR.
Learn and perform bioconjugation of antibodies, peptides, and small molecule payloads and characterize conjugates using analytical techniques, such as HPLC, LC-MS, and SEC
Document experimental plans and procedures in electronic lab notebooks while following appropriate SOPs.
Generate, analyze and summarize scientific data and provide regular updates on project results .
Operate and maintain standard lab equipment
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We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated individual we seek is a scientist with these qualifications.
Amgen · - California - Thousand Oaks