Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry

Lifelancer
Thousand Oaks, CA
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

Join Amgen's Medicinal Chemistry group to design, synthesize, and purify novel compounds for potential clinical drug development. Work in teams to develop and implement organic reactions, troubleshoot synthetic routes, and perform high-difficulty synthetic chemistry.

What You Will Do

Develop, implement, and perform organic reactions for ongoing Medicinal Chemistry teams, including troubleshooting of synthetic routes and reactions, scouting of new synthetic routes, and performing high-difficulty synthetic chemistry.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for a Scientist with a track record of accomplishments, demonstrated ability to scout and troubleshoot synthetic routes, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

  • Doctorate Degree
  • Master's degree and 2 years of laboratory experience
  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of laboratory experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
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