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Example postdoc requirements on a job description
Postdoc requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in postdoc job postings.
Sample postdoc requirements
- PhD in relevant field.
- Demonstrated research and publication record.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Sample required postdoc soft skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Adaptable to changing work environment.
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
Postdoc job description example 1
Amgen postdoc job description
**HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?**
You've earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you've worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.
**Process Development Post Doctoral Fellow-Drug Product Technologies**
**Live**
**What you will do**
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this dynamic role you will work in the Drug Product Technologies (DPT) department of Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA.
+ Conduct independent research on oral delivery of biologics (e.g. antibodies, fusion proteins, nucleotides, or peptides)
+ Survey literature/database and identify the key excipients and techniques to enable oral delivery of biologics.
+ Perform molecular assessment, formulation development, and process optimization to advance development of oral biologic therapies.
+ Support the development of a platform formulation and processes for oral delivery of biologics.
+ Give routine presentations, draft technical reports, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
**Win**
**What we expect of you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Scientific professional we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Doctorate degree & 0-2 years of scientific experience
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Doctorate Degree in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical engineering or related fields.
+ Experience in characterization of biologics such as proteins and/or oligonucleotides
+ Experience in both oral dosage formulation development and characterization techniques of biologics.
+ Experience with development and characterization of advanced drug delivery technologies.
+ Abilities to take initiative, conduct independent research, and be flexible in responsibilities.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills for timely documentation, presentation, and manuscript preparation in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, team-based environment
**Thrive**
**Some of the vast rewards of working here**
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.
+ Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
+ A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
+ Generous Total Rewards Plan-comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits-with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor
**Apply now**
**for a career that defies imagination**
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
**careers.amgen.com**
**\#Operations**
**Equal Opportunity Statement**
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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 disease, 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.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Amgen requires all staff in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.
You've earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you've worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.
**Process Development Post Doctoral Fellow-Drug Product Technologies**
**Live**
**What you will do**
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this dynamic role you will work in the Drug Product Technologies (DPT) department of Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA.
+ Conduct independent research on oral delivery of biologics (e.g. antibodies, fusion proteins, nucleotides, or peptides)
+ Survey literature/database and identify the key excipients and techniques to enable oral delivery of biologics.
+ Perform molecular assessment, formulation development, and process optimization to advance development of oral biologic therapies.
+ Support the development of a platform formulation and processes for oral delivery of biologics.
+ Give routine presentations, draft technical reports, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
**Win**
**What we expect of you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Scientific professional we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Doctorate degree & 0-2 years of scientific experience
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Doctorate Degree in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biomedical engineering or related fields.
+ Experience in characterization of biologics such as proteins and/or oligonucleotides
+ Experience in both oral dosage formulation development and characterization techniques of biologics.
+ Experience with development and characterization of advanced drug delivery technologies.
+ Abilities to take initiative, conduct independent research, and be flexible in responsibilities.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills for timely documentation, presentation, and manuscript preparation in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, team-based environment
**Thrive**
**Some of the vast rewards of working here**
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.
+ Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
+ A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
+ Generous Total Rewards Plan-comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits-with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor
**Apply now**
**for a career that defies imagination**
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
**careers.amgen.com**
**\#Operations**
**Equal Opportunity Statement**
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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 disease, 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.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Amgen requires all staff in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024