HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.Scientist - Human Tissue Science CenterLiveWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Human Tissue Science Center (HTSC), within Translational Pathology / Clinical Biomarkers and Diagnostics (CBD). This position can be located Remote or Thousand Oaks, CA or South San Francisco, CA. In this vital role you will:
Design, execute, and manage complex human tissue studies in collaboration with Amgen teams, external vendors, and CROs
Understand and ensure compliance with regulations related to human subject research, specimen collection, and data management
Review clinical data and highlight any quality concerns with specimens or associated human clinical data; resolve with CRO and management as needed
Provide professional, project-specific guidance to scientific staff
Author and review project specific protocols, case report forms (CRFs), SOPs, and biospecimen collection procedures
Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders to provide direction, facilitate support, and deliver technical expertise
Analyze problems and ensure that improvements are implemented.
WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree
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Master’s degree and 2 years of directly related scientific experience.
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Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of directly related scientific experience.
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Advanced and proficient understanding and use of technical principles, theories, and concepts to perform an expansive range of work in a role
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Basic knowledge of related and adjacent disciplinary areas
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in allied health, biological, or life sciences
Demonstrated experience in management of human tissue studies / biospecimen management or clinical trials
Ability to think critically, proactively anticipate problems and propose solutions; be results oriented
Ability to work effectively/collaboratively across teams, levels of management, across partnerships, use contact network to motivate diverse teams, and enable cross-functional collaborations
Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology
Previous knowledge or experience in a histology/pathology/laboratory environment; clinical lab experience
Possess initiative, independence, flexibility, willingness to learn, ability to embrace challenges, and a strong commitment to quality
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Detail oriented, proactive, ability to work independently and in teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, and document management applications
Familiarity with databases and data analysis software (StarLIMS, Concentriq, Smartsheet, Miro, Visio, Tableau, etc.)
Strong organizational, time, and project management skills; ability to prioritize, plan and facilitate meetings, identify and track progress on action items
Familiarity with QA/QC/GxP/CAP/CLIA regulations
ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.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.Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comApplication deadlineAmgen 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.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.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.