Process Development Associate

Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious
illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic
areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad
and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related
conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll 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

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join a team driving smarter and connected ways of working. This role supports
analytical needs for early-phase development of protein therapeutics.
The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and related analytical methods, while also
leveraging AI, automation, and digital collaboration platforms to accelerate science, reduce cycle times, and improve consistency across
programs.
• Generate, analyze, and critically evaluate analytical data (LC, CE, mass spectrometry, and related methods).
• Support analytical method optimization, method verification, troubleshooting method related issues.
• Provide technical leadership and identify opportunities for automation to reduce manual, repetitive tasks.
Actively contribute to process improvements, strategy development, and cross-functional partnerships that promote consistent
and efficient practices across Pre-Pivotal Biologics.
• Steward analytical deliverables with accuracy, compliance, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
OR
• Associate’s degree and 2 years of Scientific experience
OR 
• High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology related field experience
• 1+ years of experience in industrial analytical laboratories supporting characterization of protein therapeutics
Hands-on experience with liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and strong understanding of protein biophysical
properties.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary
environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-based settings.
• Attention to detail, compliance with GDP, and ability to adapt to dynamic priorities.
• A proactive, curious, and innovative mindset, with enthusiasm for applying digital solutions to scientific challenges.

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, we’ll 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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Salary Range

74,503.35USD -100,798.65 USD