Process Development Associate

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Process Development Associate

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for supporting the development and qualification of analytical methods, the characterization of protein-based biologic therapies, and process development activities. At Amgen, our mission to serve patients drive all that we do. Come join us to work alongside dedicated scientific colleagues to advance Amgens innovative pipeline of therapies.

• Work in a cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development.

• Analyze biologic therapeutic molecules with advanced analytical techniques such as capillary electrophoresis (CE), liquid chromatography to advance the development of the commercial drug substance process.

• Execute testing to enable comprehensive characterization of the commercial drug substance and drug product manufacturing processes.

• Other duties include data analysis, preparation of electronic notebook records of experimental data, authorship of technical protocols and reports, presentation of results at team meeting, and support for regulatory filings as needed.

• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining CE instruments.

• Expertise in the use of Empower software

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Process Development Associate we seek is a professional with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree OR

• Associates degree and 2 years of scientific / pharmaceutical experience OR

• High school diploma / GED and 4 years of scientific / pharmaceutical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field

• Excellent laboratory skills

• Hands-on laboratory experience with liquid chromatography

• Strong desire to learn and interest in science

• Demonstrated proficiency in execution of test methodology following a defined procedure

• Understanding of phase-appropriate GMP compliance and documentation

• Well-organized, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on complex projects, and to work both independently and in teams

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• A 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

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

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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.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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.