Amgen
Overview
Senior Scientist - Synthetic Chemist at Amgen. We are seeking a highly skilled organic chemist to join the oligonucleotide delivery team to design and prepare novel delivery ligands, conjugation linkers, and nucleotides to chemically modify oligonucleotides for enhanced delivery and efficacy. Join Amgen’s mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, Amgen has focused on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, healthier lives. We foster a collaborative, innovative, science-based culture. What You Will Do
Collaborate with oligonucleotide chemists, conjugation chemists, protein chemists, and biologists to discover novel delivery mechanisms and contribute to our therapeutic RNA pipeline. Utilize state-of-the-art methods to design and prepare novel delivery ligands, conjugation linkers, and nucleotides to modify oligonucleotides for enhanced delivery and efficacy. What We Expect Of You
We are looking for a Sr. Scientist with a diverse organic chemistry skillset in small molecule and carbohydrate synthesis. Basic Qualifications
PhD OR PharmD OR MD Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or related discipline with postdoctoral experience or >2 years industry experience in small molecule or carbohydrate synthesis Hands-on laboratory experience preparing a diverse range of synthetic compounds Ability to collaborate with oligonucleotide chemists, conjugation chemists, and biologists to design and prepare molecules to modify oligonucleotides Experience with state-of-the-art techniques and characterization of synthetic molecules; ability to conduct independent research; strong communication and teamwork in a dynamic environment What you can expect from us
We support your professional and personal growth and well-being through competitive benefits and a collaborative culture. The salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan including health and welfare plans, retirement savings, flexible spending accounts, discretionary bonuses, stock-based incentives, time-off programs, and flexible work models where possible. Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Discretionary annual bonus and other incentive programs Stock-based long-term incentives Awards-winning time-off plans Flexible work models, including remote/hybrid where possible Apply and Equal Opportunity
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. Amgen provides reasonable accommodations in the application process upon request. Application deadline: Amgen does not have a fixed deadline; we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.
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Senior Scientist - Synthetic Chemist at Amgen. We are seeking a highly skilled organic chemist to join the oligonucleotide delivery team to design and prepare novel delivery ligands, conjugation linkers, and nucleotides to chemically modify oligonucleotides for enhanced delivery and efficacy. Join Amgen’s mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, Amgen has focused on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, healthier lives. We foster a collaborative, innovative, science-based culture. What You Will Do
Collaborate with oligonucleotide chemists, conjugation chemists, protein chemists, and biologists to discover novel delivery mechanisms and contribute to our therapeutic RNA pipeline. Utilize state-of-the-art methods to design and prepare novel delivery ligands, conjugation linkers, and nucleotides to modify oligonucleotides for enhanced delivery and efficacy. What We Expect Of You
We are looking for a Sr. Scientist with a diverse organic chemistry skillset in small molecule and carbohydrate synthesis. Basic Qualifications
PhD OR PharmD OR MD Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or related discipline with postdoctoral experience or >2 years industry experience in small molecule or carbohydrate synthesis Hands-on laboratory experience preparing a diverse range of synthetic compounds Ability to collaborate with oligonucleotide chemists, conjugation chemists, and biologists to design and prepare molecules to modify oligonucleotides Experience with state-of-the-art techniques and characterization of synthetic molecules; ability to conduct independent research; strong communication and teamwork in a dynamic environment What you can expect from us
We support your professional and personal growth and well-being through competitive benefits and a collaborative culture. The salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan including health and welfare plans, retirement savings, flexible spending accounts, discretionary bonuses, stock-based incentives, time-off programs, and flexible work models where possible. Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Discretionary annual bonus and other incentive programs Stock-based long-term incentives Awards-winning time-off plans Flexible work models, including remote/hybrid where possible Apply and Equal Opportunity
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. Amgen provides reasonable accommodations in the application process upon request. Application deadline: Amgen does not have a fixed deadline; we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.
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