Posting NC50308543

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.Responsible for providing husbandry services forlaboratory rodents in an AAALAC, Inc accredited facility, to include cagewash operations. The technical tasks include performing procedures on laboratory rodents such as handling, dosing, clinical health assessments, and biologic sample collection. The individual will also be responsible for review and compliance with all applicable business practices and company policies.The candidate must have an undergraduate degree in life sciences such as biology, biochemistry, pharmacology or similar and 0-3 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and/or an academic laboratory.A successful candidate will possess good written and oral communication skills, the ability to work well in teams, demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong work ethic. Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail are vital to this position. Some experience handling and performing basic manipulations with laboratory rodents is preferred. Familiarity with preclinical drug development is a plus. 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 Immunex Corporation Location: Seattle, WA 98101 Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Reference Code: 50308542