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Job Description
Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions.
As a member of the Amgen team, you'll 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, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Associate, Membrane Protein Biochemistry
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will purify polytopic membrane protein (MP) targets into stable formulations with detailed analytical characterization to advance large- and small-molecule therapeutic discovery programs and develop MP platforms.
Key Responsibilities:

• Purify membrane proteins (MP) on small to large-scale (ÄKTA systems) and apply quality-focused analytical methods such as HPLC/UPLC to characterize deliverables.
• Rigorously record experimental work in the electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) and prepare specification documents (e.g., SOPs) and technical reports to promote quality, compliance and best practices.
• Organize and report findings to support membrane protein deliverable handoffs.
• Be an excellent team player who is highly motivated by cross-functional collaboration.
• Additional responsibilities may include expression of membrane proteins in native and heterologous cell lines

What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Associate we seek is a professional with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in life sciences.
OR
Associate's degree and 2 years of relevant scientific experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 4 years of protein purification, and/or protein analytics experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.

• Familiarity with protein purification fundamentals and techniques.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Comfort using standard laboratory software and MS Office.

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.
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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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.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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