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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. 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 Scientist

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, and process development activities. At Amgen, our mission to serve patients drive all that we do. Come join us to work alongside talented scientific colleagues to advance Amgen’s innovative pipeline of therapies.

• Work in a cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development.
• Analyze late-stage protein-based therapies with advanced techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, as well as other methods.
• Play an integral role in the development, qualification, and transfer, of analytical methods working closely with subject matter experts and quality control scientists.
• Develop novel process or approaches to solve problems within the scope of analytical sciences.
• Mange project work packages or workflows independently.
• Integrates results both within work group and cross-functional groups into experimental design.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for analytical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and innovation.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of scientific / pharmaceutical experience; OR
• Master’s degree and 2 years of scientific / pharmaceutical experience; Or
• Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• Excellent laboratory skills with 3+ years of experience in industry laboratories supporting analysis and characterization of protein therapies.
• Advanced technical expertise in analytical methodologies used to characterize protein therapeutics including CE-SDS, cIEF / icIEF, HIC, SEC, IEX, RP, HILIC, MS, etc.
• Expertise handling, troubleshooting, and maintaining CE and LC instruments.
• Expertise using CE and LC operation and data analysis software.
• Experience with data processing and statistical analysis software tools.
• Ability to independently prioritize, schedule, and manage multiple tasks to meet deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead small projects and / or work packages.
• Ability to work in a matrix team environment and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

What you can expect from 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, 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. 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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