Scientist - Inflammation Research

Company: Amgen
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: October 30, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Scientist - Inflammation Research What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will contribute to understanding mechanisms of immune and inflammatory diseases and support the development of novel therapeutic approaches 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. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Scientist with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters degree & 2 years of scientific experience OR Bachelors degree & 4 years of scientific experience AND Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and troubleshoot to solve problems Preferred Qualifications: PhD or MD, with postdoctoral research experience in the fields of immunology, cell biology or molecular biology. 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 Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in the area of immunology as demonstrated by high impact publications What you can expect from 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, well 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. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline 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. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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