UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry Presents:
Amgen
Career Opportunities Event!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
3096 Young Hall
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Job Description
Title: Associate – Medicinal Chemistry & Chemistry Process Research
Location: Thousand Oaks & South San Francisco, California and Cambridge, Massachusetts
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry or a related field is required.
Relevant laboratory experience is preferred. Associates should be able to
operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers, demonstrate good
analytical skills, and have a basic knowledge of good laboratory practice. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills (both written and
oral) is also required.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibilities of the Associate include assisting Research
Scientists in performing experiments, organizing data, and analyzing results. Specific responsibilities include planning and
performing laboratory experiments, preparing and analyzing biological samples
for laboratory procedures, and compiling and maintaining data on results of
analysis and communicating results. Associates also prepare reagents and
chemical solutions, perform routine laboratory procedures, and maintain
laboratory equipment and supplies. Additional responsibilities include
maintaining laboratory notebook and/or computer files, participating in group
and project meetings, and seminars.
As an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V, Amgen values and encourages diversity in the workplace.
Drop- in hours from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Nobuko Nishimura, Ph.D. will be available to talk about the research she is conducting, and career opportunities for UCLA graduates at Amgen.
Interview appointments from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to set-up an interview with Dr. Nishimura:
Email your resume to Dr. Nishimura at nobukon@amgen.com
(Be sure to include all of your research and laboratory experience.)
Include UCLA – AMGEN EVENT in the title of the email.
Dr. Nishimura will contact you with an interview time between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
If you have any questions please contact Connie Firestone, in the Undergraduate Office, 4009 Young Hall, or email cfire@chem.ucla.edu