Senior Scientist, Computational Biology, NB65510110 - Seattle, WA

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients.This position in Computational Biology will perform data analysis and mining of Biomarker assay results in support of clinical candidates. The covered biomarker assays support all therapeutic areas, utilize a variety of platforms, and support projects ranging from early to late development. The position may also contribute to the development of infrastructure tools to support data analysis. This role will be responsible for managing multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams including representatives from Research and Clinical Development.-Ph.D. in the Life Sciences with demonstrated Computational Biology experience required. - (3) Three plus years experience performing data analysis of biomarkers in a biotech/pharmaceutical/diagnostic industry required. - 1 or more years experience with Matlab or similar software is required.Preferred Qualifications:-5 or more years experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical/diagnostic industry preferred. -Experience with statistics, LIMS, and data analysis of high-content platforms such as LSC or Luminex-based platforms preferred. Experience with programming languages preferred. -A strong scientific background with a proven track record of productivity and effective verbal and written communication skills. Amgen is the leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry. Our mission is to serve patients. We foster a culture of innovation, using our expertise in advanced science and technology to find new and better medicines to fight serious illness. For more information about Amgen, our visionary science, and our powerful medicines, visit: www.amgen.com Company: Amgen Inc Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Reference Code: 65510110