Amgen Inc

Process Development Associate

Amgen Inc$74K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent scientific experience
  • Strong understanding of liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis
  • Proficient in analyzing and interpreting analytical results
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and multitask

Responsibilities

  • Execute a variety of analytical tests with precision and within deadlines
  • Document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks
  • Author and review technical documents and reports
  • Collaborate with development teams to analyze data and implement methods
  • Communicate project updates and present scientific data in meetings
  • Maintain lab instruments and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Support logistics tasks related to samples and equipment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare plans
  • Retirement and savings plan with generous contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models when possible
Full Job Description
Career Category
Process Development
Job Description
Process Development Associate

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will perform product quality analysis and provide analytical data to meet project timelines and enable process decisions. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a dynamic team, collaborating with research scientists at multiple Amgen sites and working closely with groups in other functional areas.
  • Execute analytical tests within expected turnaround times using assays such as:
  • Compendial testing: Protein Concentration, pH, Visual, Color, Clarity, Osmolarity, etc.
  • UPLC/HPLC Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
  • UPLC/HPLC Titer: Pro-A, Pro-L, and CH-1
  • UPLC/HPLC Cation Exchange Chromatography (CEX)
  • Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (rCE-SDS) and Non-Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (nrCE-SDS)
  • Capillary Ion Electrophoresis Focusing (cIEF)
  • ATOLL purifications
  • Other assays: RP-HPLC, HIC, HILIC, MetOx, LAL, etc.
  • Document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
  • Adhere to turnaround times and required metrics for high throughput samples.
  • Author, review, and verify technical documents and reports.
  • Work with the development team to implement methods, analyze data, and interpret results.
  • Provide technical input and generate written reports as needed.
  • Communicate project updates effectively.
  • Present scientific data in meetings.
  • Maintain lab instruments and follow equipment cleaning protocols.
  • Solve technical problems related to instruments and assays.
  • Manage logistics tasks including sample receiving, equipment maintenance, and freezer farm support.
  • Monitor safety and compliance status of the ATO RA lab.
  • Collaborate with team members to support sample-, testing-, and equipment-related issues.


What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader 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:
  • Good understanding of liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, with strong hands-on technical skills to address challenging technical issues.
  • Strong ability to analyze and interpret analytical results.
  • Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and provide instructions as needed.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
  • Positive attitude and strong self-motivation.
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.

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Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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