ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For more than four decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Using our DNA Encoded Library (DEL) technology, Amgen Research Copenhagen (ARC) contributes significantly to Amgen’s many small molecule drug discovery projects from hit discovery all the way to drug candidate selection.
Our offer
For Amgen Research Copenhagen we are looking for a scientist to work in the Parallel Chemistry group. You will be part of Amgen’s multiple drug discovery teams taking projects from hit discovery through lead optimization to candidate selection. This role reports to the Parallel Chemistry Team lead.
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Responsibilities:- Synthesis of multiple small molecules in parallel on 2 micromole scale both using solid-phase organic synthesis (SPOS) and parallel solution-phase techniques
- Help optimize workflow to be able to delivery more compounds faster as a group
- Record, interpret and communicate analytical data, e.g. HPLC/MS, UV, and CLND
- Independently optimize reaction conditions presently used and develop new reactions for a parallel setup
- Individual structuring and planning of work assignments
- Communicate and collaborate actively with other scientists, both chemists and biologists, in English, in order to reach company goals
- Acts as a technical resource within the Function / department. Contributes to key internal presentations
We are looking for…
The successful candidate has a master’s degree with a theoretical and experimental organic chemistry background, and preferably with minimum 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. They are structured and diligent in their work, knows the importance of precision in following lab protocols and can take ownership of their work. The person will communicate and collaborate actively with scientists, both within chemistry and biology as well as with the student group. Any experience working with analysis of large amounts of analytical data, such as HPLC/MS, UV, and CLND as well as automatization of processes is a clear advantage. Likewise, good IT skills, especially within excel, are favored.
How to apply
Apply via this advertisement and add the following information to your application:
- CV
- Short motivation
Deadline: June 28th 2023
Kindly note.
- You should be eligible to reside and work in Denmark
Primary working location: ARC satellite lab, Symbion, Fruebjergvej 3, 2100 Copenhagen Ø
Secondary location: ARC, Rønnegade 8, 2100 Copenhagen Ø
Join Us
If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.
