Senior Research Associate***100% onsite in Thousand Oaks, CA*** This is lab-based role, no opportunity for working remotely. Engagement worker will be in the lab 40 hours a week.The ideal candidate for the Scientist Senior Associate role will have hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and a working knowledge of flow cytometry, gained through industry or academic lab environments. This role is highly execution-focused and routine in nature, requiring comfort with lab-based work, structured documentation, and repeatable experimental processes. Candidates should hold a BS or MS degree (PhD candidates are not a fit) and demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn additional immunology-related techniques such as ELISA/Luminex, immune cell isolation, or liquid handling. Prior industry experience is preferred but not required if technical fundamentals are solid. This is a fully on-site, lab-based position, with flexibility in hours after training and no weekend work expected.Amgen is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist to join the Clinical Immunologygroup. This is a laboratory position within the Clinical Immunology groupperforming routine cell-based assays to assess the immunogenic risk of earlycandidate molecules.Today, Amgen is advancing the largest early Oncology pipeline in our historyspanning several innovative technology platforms - Bispecific T Cell Engagers(BiTE®s), CAR Ts, Bispecific Antibodies, Oncolytic Viruses, Neoantigen Vaccineand Small Molecules across many targets and more than a dozen tumor types. AtAmgen, contributions are recognized, and strong performance is rewarded.Regularly recognized as a “Best Place to Work,” we enable staff to chart theirown career paths based on their unique talents by offering challengingassignments, active career development, coaching and individual rewards.Key Responsibilities:Execution of high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cellsisolated from PBMC. Follow established protocols and aid in assay optimization.Operation of liquid handling systems (Hamilton Vantage) to carry out high-throughput flow cytometry staining. Document experiments in the electronic labnotebook. Carry-out data analysis and communicate data to key stakeholders.Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment. Perform other duties asassigned.Preferred Qualifications:BS degree with 4 years experience in immunology research, specifically T cellimmunology.Cell culture experience with primary cells (PBMCs) with knowledge of specificimmune cell type isolations using MACS (Monocytes, CD4+ T cells, B cells).Experience performing ELISA and ELISPOT.Familiar with automating cell-based assays.Detailed knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry operation and data analysis,including experience performing intracellular cytokine staining.Presents scientific/technical information within the group and across functions. Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experienceMax Rate Not to Exceed (If this differs from the job posting template): (No Value)Why is the Position Open? Supplement additional workload on teamTop 3 Must Have Skill Sets:try { var fgTooltip = new FG.Tooltip({ element: $('#cf_descz16041113070677850528909'), text: "What\x20skills\x20must\x20be\x20on\x20a\x20resume\x20in\x20order\x20to\x20move\x20them\x20to\x20the\x20interview\x20stage\x3F"}).initialize();} catch(err) {} BS degree with experience in immunology research, specifically T cell immunology. Cell culture experience with primary cells (PBMCs) with knowledge of specific immune cell type isolations using MACS (Monocytes, CD4+ T cells, B cells). Experience performing ELISA and ELISPOT.Familiar with automating cell-based assays. Detailed knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry operation and data analysis, including experience performing intracellular cytokine staining. Presents scientific/technical information within the group and across functions.Day to Day Responsibilities:try { var fgTooltip = new FG.Tooltip({ element: $('#cf_descz16041113075241056150909'), text: "What\x20do\x20you\x20expect\x20this\x20worker\x20to\x20accomplish\x20and\x20how\x20will\x20you\x20determine\x20if\x20this\x20placement\x20was\x20successful\x3F"}).initialize();} catch(err) {} Execution of high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cells isolated from PBMC. Follow established protocols and aid in assay optimization. Operation of liquid handling systems (Hamilton Vantage) to carry out high-throughput flow cytometry staining. Document experiments in the electronic lab notebook. Carry-out data analysis and communicate data to key stakeholders. Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment. Perform other duties as assigned.Employee Value Proposition:try { var fgTooltip = new FG.Tooltip({ element: $('#cf_descz16041113083697469551909'), text: "Why\x20should\x20someone\x20who\x20is\x20a\x20gainfully\x20employed\x20consider\x20leaving\x20their\x20current\x20role\x20for\x20this\x20opportunity\x3F"}).initialize();} catch(err) {} Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients sufferingfrom serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and deliveringinnovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools likeadvanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understandthe fundamentals of human biology.Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertiseto strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improvepeople’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be oneof the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reachedmillions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicinesPossible Extension:try { var fgTooltip = new FG.Tooltip({ element: $('#cf_descz16041113103954696047909'), text: "Is\x20it\x20likely\x20to\x20get\x20extended\x20past\x20the\x20job\x20posting\x20end\x20date\x3F"}).initialize();} catch(err) {} YesRed Flags:try { var fgTooltip = new FG.Tooltip({ element: $('#cf_descz16041113113634890332909'), text: "Anything\x20you\x20do\x20not\x20want\x20to\x20see\x20in\x20resumes\x20or\x20that\x20might\x20deter\x20you\x20from\x20scheduling\x20an\x20interview\x3F"}).initialize();} catch(err) {} Frequent job hoppingSignificant career gaps (4–5+ years) without reasonable explanationPhD-level candidates seeking a downgrade in scopeNo tolerance for candidates with zero applicable lab experienceInterview Process:try { var fgTooltip = new FG.Tooltip({ element: $('#cf_descz16041113121951580569909'), text: "How\x20many\x20interviews\x20do\x20you\x20plan\x20to\x20conduct\x3F\x20\x28Phone\x20or\x20In\x2DPerson\x29\x20What\x20is\x20your\x20availability\x20to\x20start\x20interviewing\x3F"}).initialize();} catch(err) {} 2 rounds : one with hiring manager and then with team members. 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 7.25/hr.