Scientist – Cardiometabolic Disorders (Discovery)

A Scientist at Amgen is responsible for designing and conducting experiments, analyzing results, and interpreting data. They prepare technical reports, summaries, and protocols and present study results at team meetings. They also assist in maintaining lab equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. In this vital role you will join our Cardiometabolic Disorders team in Thousand Oaks, California to uncover novel target and disease mechanisms and advance therapeutic programs. The team focuses on developing therapeutics and elucidating disease biology for some of the most debilitating cardiometabolic disorders plaguing society. The individual will join a team of dedicated scientists committed to finding cures for these diseases to help patients. A well-suited applicant will have great molecular and cell biology laboratory skills, deep scientific curiosity, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, optimization, and implementation of in vitro and ex vivo mechanism-of-action and therapeutic validation studies that advance Amgen’s cardiometabolic disorders early pipeline. This is a permanent role that offers potential for advancement and career development.