Career CategoryEngineering
Job DescriptionASSOCIATEWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be a part of the Process Development Drug Substance Technology group at Amgen's FleX Batch Biologics Manufacturing Facility. The Process Development Associate will help execute and perform experiments at the bench scale that span the end-to-end Drug Substance process, covering cell culture and/or purification operations. In this role, you will apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges. Additionally, the Process Development Associate will utilize out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to technology development and will demonstrate the desire to expand and develop expertise in cell culture and/or purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group.
- Manage lab equipment maintenance
- Batch media and buffers required for use in the PD lab
- Assist on small-scale bioprocess experiments that encompass cell culture and/or purification operations
- Ensure safety and compliance of process development activities
- Experimental design and data interpretation, leveraging in-house visualization and analytics tools
- Contribute within a project team on commercial manufacturing goals such as improving process yield and robustness, and scaling-up processes to manufacturing sites
- Communication of findings through oral presentations and written documentation (technical reports as well as GMP documents to support regulatory filings)
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The experienced scientific professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:- High school diploma / GED and 6 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience OR
- Associate's degree and 4 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience OR
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering; Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences
- Experience and demonstrated interest in laboratory work, particularly hands-on experience with cell culture and/or purification operations
- Basic understanding of cell culture, protein chromatography, and filtration principles
- Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems by applying scientific and engineering principles, preferably in a process development environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic and collaborative environment with diverse team members
- Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis of data
What you can expect of usAs 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.careers.amgen.comIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadlineAmgen 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.
SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
Salary Range73,245.35USD -99,096.65 USD
