Process Development Senior Associate

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve 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 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. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Process Development Senior Associate

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s 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, as well as conducting experiments and performing data analysis in support of commercial process development and process characterization.

• Work in a cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development.
• Execute laboratory testing using analytical techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography (hydrophobic interaction, cationic exchange, etc.), spectroscopy, titer analysis, pharmacopeia compendial methods, Ellman’s assay, etc.
• Conduct experiments and perform data analysis according to protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Document experimental data in electronic lab notebooks.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for analytical issues.
• Author technical reports, present to team, and support regulatory filing as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and innovation.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a self motivator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific or Operations experience OR
• Associate’s degree and 4 years of Scientific or Operations experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Scientific or Operations experience OR
• Master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related subject area
• Excellent laboratory skills
• Hands-on laboratory experience with liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis
• Experience with compendial methods testing, such as Karl Fischer, Color/Clarity, and UV/VIS spectroscopy
• Strong desire to learn and interest in science
• Demonstrated proficiency in execution of test methodology following a defined procedure
• Working knowledge of chromatography data software
• 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

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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for a career that defies imagination

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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.

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