Are you ready to defy imagination?
Step beyond the classroom and into a role that could redefine your scientific career. Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, is offering an exclusive opportunity to join its Parallel Chemistry team in Copenhagen, Denmark.
This 12-month fixed-term position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career chemists who are passionate about organic synthesis and eager to make real-world contributions to drug discovery.
💡 Why Amgen?
At Amgen, our shared mission is clear: To serve patients. Everything we do — from research and development to therapeutic breakthroughs — centers around this purpose. With innovations reaching over 10 million patients worldwide, our work is as meaningful as it is impactful.
Joining Amgen means you’ll be surrounded by brilliant minds, cutting-edge technologies, and a culture of collaboration and innovation. It’s not just a job — it’s a launchpad for your scientific journey.
🧪 About the Role: Fixed-Term Associate Scientist – Parallel Chemistry
📍 Location: Amgen Research, Copenhagen, Denmark
⏳ Duration: 12 months (parental leave cover)
🧑🔬 Department: Parallel Chemistry
👤 Reports To: Principal Scientist, Mathilde Daugaard
You will work closely with interdisciplinary drug discovery teams, driving small molecule synthesis from hit discovery to lead optimization and candidate selection.
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Synthesize multiple small molecules in parallel on a 2-micromole scale
- Use both solid-phase organic synthesis (SPOS) and solution-phase techniques
- Analyze data using HPLC/MS, UV, and CLND instrumentation
- Innovate by optimizing current workflows and reaction conditions
- Collaborate actively across chemistry and biology teams
- Maintain accurate lab records and communicate findings in English
🏆 Qualifications: What It Takes to Succeed
🎓 Basic Requirements
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in organic chemistry, chemistry, or a related discipline
- OR Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of lab experience (academic or industry)
- Strong foundation in theoretical and experimental organic chemistry
🌟 Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for hands-on lab work and attention to detail
- Experience in protocol development and lab workflows
- Proactive mindset with strong planning and organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Fluent English communication abilities
🌍 Work Culture at Amgen Copenhagen
At Amgen Research Copenhagen (ARC), you’ll be immersed in a vibrant environment where scientific excellence and diversity of thought are not only welcomed — they’re expected. You’ll join a team focused on developing treatments that can make a global impact.
💬 What Our Scientists Say
“Working at Amgen ARC has given me the rare opportunity to see science in action — from concept to candidate. It’s where curiosity meets purpose.”
— Former ARC Scientist
➡️ Apply today and be part of something bigger. Let’s defy imagination — together.
Don’t miss this chance to grow your career in a globally recognized biopharma company.
🌐 Visit Amgen Careers and search for “Associate Scientist – Parallel Chemistry, Copenhagen” to apply.
🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling basis (early applications encouraged)
🌈 Thrive at Amgen
When you join Amgen, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining a mission-driven community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every team member can thrive, contribute, and innovate without limits.
Whether you’re in the lab or the boardroom, Amgen empowers you to be your best self while changing the world of healthcare.
🔍 Summary
Role: Associate Scientist – Parallel Chemistry
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 12-month fixed term
Field: Organic Chemistry / Drug Discovery
Company: Amgen — A biotech leader dedicated to patients worldwide
