Senior Associate
Amgen
4 months ago
On-site
South San Francisco, CA
Other
Senior Associate (Molecular Pathology)
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement specialized tissue-based histopathology assays (single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH)) using colorimetric and immunofluorescent methods and a variety of imaging modalities.
- Perform image analysis.
- Collaborate with Pathologists, Scientists, and Research Associates on multiple concurrent projects to evaluate and deliver data, contribute to early programs, and support determination of mechanism of action and toxicity.
- Provide tissue-based assay development for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development.
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+ years of industry molecular pathology experience.
- Hands-on pathology methodologies: IHC, multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence imaging, advanced microscopy, digital pathology/image analysis, specialized tissue sectioning, and histology procedures.
- Experience documenting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting tissue-based target expression data using statistical approaches.
- Comfortable in a dynamic, interaction-driven environment; able to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits (as stated)
- Total Rewards Plan (eligibility-based), including comprehensive employee benefits package (retirement and savings plan, medical/dental/vision, life/disability, flexible spending accounts), discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, award-winning time-off plans, and flexible work models where possible.
Application Instructions
- Apply via careers.amgen.com. Amgen does not have an application deadline and will continue accepting applications until a sufficient number are received or a candidate is selected.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement specialized tissue-based histopathology assays (single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH)) using colorimetric and immunofluorescent methods and a variety of imaging modalities.
- Perform image analysis.
- Collaborate with Pathologists, Scientists, and Research Associates on multiple concurrent projects to evaluate and deliver data, contribute to early programs, and support determination of mechanism of action and toxicity.
- Provide tissue-based assay development for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development.
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+ years of industry molecular pathology experience.
- Hands-on pathology methodologies: IHC, multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence imaging, advanced microscopy, digital pathology/image analysis, specialized tissue sectioning, and histology procedures.
- Experience documenting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting tissue-based target expression data using statistical approaches.
- Comfortable in a dynamic, interaction-driven environment; able to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits (as stated)
- Total Rewards Plan (eligibility-based), including comprehensive employee benefits package (retirement and savings plan, medical/dental/vision, life/disability, flexible spending accounts), discretionary annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, award-winning time-off plans, and flexible work models where possible.
Application Instructions
- Apply via careers.amgen.com. Amgen does not have an application deadline and will continue accepting applications until a sufficient number are received or a candidate is selected.