Career CategoryOperations
Job DescriptionProcess Development Associate Scientist What you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for developing cell culture and purification manufacturing processes for Amgen's late-stage pipeline.
Scope of work includes developing cell culture and purification processes for recombinant proteins to improve the production yields, evaluating process robustness through process characterization, transferring processes to manufacturing, and conducting other relevant experiments such as facility fit and raw material evaluation.
- Work in a team environment to contribute to drug substance process development.
- Execute mammalian cell culture experiments at different scales in shake flasks and bioreactors.
- Execute purification experiments, mainly filtration and chromatography, at bench and pilot scale as needed.
- Document experimental data in lab notebooks.
- Analyze the data and present to the team.
- Author technical reports and support regulatory filing as needed.
- Contribute to technology development projects to seek continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency.
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:Master's degree
OR
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Process Development experience
OR
Associate's degree and 4 years of Process Development experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Process Development experience
Preferred Qualifications:- Relevant hands-on lab experience in cell culture or protein purification.
- Attention to details and critical thinking ability.
- Experience in Design of Experiments and statistical analysis is a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and strong organization skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
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.comSalary Range90,442.55USD -122,363.45 USD
