Description:
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Fully Onsite

Scientist - Protein Mass Spectrometry, Molecular Analytics

Ideal Candidate: Experience using analytical characterization techniques such as RPLC-MS for intact protein, reduced and subunit protein mass analysis.

Top skills:

• Rapidfire-MS
• Knowledge of multiple mass spectrometric (MassHunter, XCalibur, MassLynx) chromatographic (Chem Station, Chromeleon) control software is preferred. Knowledge of Protein Metrics data processing software is a plus.
• In this vital role you will be part of the Molecular Analytics group providing scientific and technical expertise to support early discovery research through to later stage molecule optimization and late-stage selection of Amgen’s pipeline of drug candidates. This position is an exciting opportunity to unlock the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics.
• Experience using analytical characterization techniques such as RPLC-MS for intact protein, reduced and subunit protein mass analysis. Experience using high-throughput MS like Rapidfire-MS is a plus.
• Experience with protein digestion and RPLC-MS/MS to map and characterize post translational modifications such as deamidation, isomerization and oxidation and associated data processing would be a plus.
• Experience generating, processing and using large LC-MS analytical data sets
• Experience with both ESI and MALDI techniques would be useful
• Communicate (verbal and in written) scientific concepts and results
• Work independently in advancing projects and studies within required deadlines
• Follow protocols and procedures, maintain accurate records in an electronic lab notebook

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree Or
• Master’s degree and 2 years of biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent  Or
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Master or PhD level qualification with an emphasis in mass spectrometric analytical characterization.
• Knowledge of multiple mass spectrometric (MassHunter, XCalibur, MassLynx) chromatographic (ChemStation, Chromeleon) control software is preferred. Knowledge of Protein Metrics data processing software is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical processing of data, including related software such as, but not limited to Excel, Spotfire or JMP is preferred
• Thrive
• Some of the vast rewards of working here
• As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of on Glassdoor

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

• Rapid fire-MS
• Knowledge of multiple mass spectrometric (Mass Hunter, X Calibur, Mass Lynx) chromatographic (ChemStation, Chromeleon) control software is preferred. Knowledge of Protein Metrics data processing software is a plus.

Pay Rate  between $37- $42/Hr on W2 based on experience.

"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"