Job Description
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Process Development Associate
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will contribute towards Amgen's Drug Substance Process Development for late stage clinical and commercial biologics programs, including the development, characterization, and scale-up of upstream and downstream manufacturing processes supporting Ph II/III clinical trials to marketing application. This role is within an integrated organization in which cell culture and purification scientists work together to advance Amgen's rich and dynamic pipeline. With Amgen's biology first approach, the position provides a unique opportunity to work on multiple modalities, from antibodies to oncolytic viruses to bi-specifics.
The Process Development Associate will help design and perform experiments at the bench scale that span the end-to-end Drug Substance process, from cell culture to 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 both cell culture and purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group. The Process Development Associate will join a diverse team with varied levels of experience and report to a Process Development Principal Scientist.
Contribute within a project team on goals such as improving process yield and robustness, and scaling-up processes to manufacturing sites
Perform small-scale bioprocess experiments that encompass both upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification) operations
Cell culture responsibilities may include maintaining cultures in shake flasks, culture bags, and benchtop bioreactors
Purification experiments include, but are not limited to, protein chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF operations
Automation programming for benchtop bioreactors, chromatography systems, and robotic liquid handling systems
Experimental design and data interpretation, leveraging in-house visualization and analytics tools
Communication of findings through oral presentations and written documentation (technical reports as well as GMP documents to support regulatory filings)
Provide scientific technical support for technology transfer of processes to manufacturing sites
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (complete degree by Aug 2026)
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 Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering; Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences
Experience and demonstrated interest in laboratory work, particularly hands-on experience with mammalian 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 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.
Salary Range
74,503.35USD -100,798.65 USD
