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Process Development Associate Analytical and Biological Assays

Employer
Amgen
Location
Thousand Oaks, California
Start date
Jan 17, 2025
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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 Analytical and Biological Assays

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world!

In this vital role in the Process Development group based in Thousand Oaks, CA, you will be a part of the result driven, fast-paced and highly cross-functional team passionate about growing the understanding of biological impact of attributes of therapeutic molecules that are in the pipeline or commercial stages.

  • Independently design, plan and complete analytical characterization and biologically relevant assays in a team-oriented manner

  • Apply characterization methods and biological assays to deepen understanding of the impact of bio therapeutic attributes

  • Communicate the findings in presentations internally or externally or in written documents

  • Actively search and implement new knowledge or novel technologies aimed to achieve the teams mission

  • Apply leadership and creativity in problem-solving and innovating new experimental technologies

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Scientific experience OR

  • Associates degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR

  • Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in biochemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, immunology, pharmaceutical chemistry, analytical chemistry or related subject, with experimental experience

  • Experience in analytical characterization methods such as mass spectrometry and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and molecular modeling

  • Experience with cell-culture techniques and biologically relevant matrices such as serum

  • Experience with and knowledge of protein-based biotherapeutics

  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail; excellent project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects, and strategically prioritize activities

  • Ability to think creatively, learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

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

Apply now

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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.

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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