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Scientist -- Synthetics Separations

Employer
Amgen
Location
Thousand Oaks, California
Start date
Aug 30, 2024
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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biotechnology
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Beach, Best Places to Work

Job Details

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Scientist - Synthetics Separations

Live

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you willhelp discover the medicines of tomorrow through the development and use of chromatographic methods for the analysis and purification of small and hybrid (peptides, siRNA, oligonucleotides, mRNA) molecules.

Utilizing a diverse set of Analytical tools and technologies, such as (but not limited to) RPLC, SFC, chromatography modeling, advanced analytical and preparative-scale purification. The successful candidate is also expected to assist in research efforts directed at improving process efficiencies, expanding the range of assays and applications, building state-of-the-art analytical capabilities, and improving technologies and infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented group of scientists using state-of-the-art equipment in a newly redesigned laboratory

  • Chromatographic method development and in silico modeling

  • Chiral and achiral purifications across a wide range of scales (g 100 g)

  • Process improvement to create more efficient operation

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:
  • PhD with 0+ years,

OR

  • Masters degree with 2 years relevant experience

OR

  • Bachelors degree with 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A Bachelors or Masterss degree in organic chemistry, or analytical chemistry. 6+ years of relevant experience with chromatographic analysis and/or purification of small molecules in a pharmaceutical R&D environment.

  • Exposure to SFC, LC/MS, mass directed purification, analytical/preparative SFC, knowledge of other analytical techniques (NMR, MS)

  • Chromatography hands-on experience

  • Creative problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Authored scientific publications.

  • Interest in building new analytical capabilities to enable analysis and purification of complex modalities.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

  • Stock-based long-term incentives

  • Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

  • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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 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.

Company

We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.

We live the mission.

We win together.

We thrive on continual challenge.

Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.

At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.

Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.

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Company info
Website
Phone
805-447-1000
Location
Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States

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