Amgen Inc

Process Development Associate Scientist

Amgen Inc$90K — $122K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field is preferred.
  • Expertise in HPLC and mass spectrometry is essential.
  • Proficiency with statistical software, including Excel or similar tools is recommended.
  • Demonstrated analytical testing experience within the biotech industry, including data analyses and statistical evaluation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to apply scientific theory in practical scenarios.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analytical and biochemical characterization of pre-clinical biotherapeutics.
  • Develop and execute assays for mass spectrometry and HPLC analyses.
  • Manage analytical laboratory operations, ensuring maintenance and method suitability of equipment.
  • Prepare scientific documentation to support regulatory submissions and publications.
  • Explore and evaluate new technologies for protein characterization.
  • Characterize drug candidates focusing on chemical and post-translational modifications.
  • Utilize automation platforms for efficient laboratory workflow.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
  • Annual discretionary bonus program based on performance.
  • Stock-based long-term incentive plans to enhance employee investment.
  • Flexible time-off plans that encourage work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for career development and continuing education.
  • Flexible work models to support personal and professional needs.
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Operations
Job Description

Process Development Associate Scientist

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for analytical and biochemical characterization activities for pre-clinical biotherapeutic protein development including assay development for biochemical characterization with emphasis on mass spectrometry and high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), planning and execution of experiments in support of pre-clinical candidate selection, process development and lead molecule characterization. Perform biochemical characterization of the candidate drug products with peptide mapping and intact protein LC-MS analysis.

  • Specific activities include characterizing candidate molecules to support protein primary structure as well as characterizing drug candidate chemical and post-translational modifications (quality attributes).
  • Automation platforms and liquid handling systems are used. Generation of technical documents and technical presentations is required.
  • Analytical laboratory management and general maintenance scheduling repairs and performing method suitability testing of equipment.
  • This position is also responsible for providing scientific results that support the generation of regulatory submissions, patents, and publications and exploring and evaluating emerging technologies relevant to MS-based characterization of therapeutic proteins.

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:

Master's degree and 1 year of relevant industrial experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant industrial experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, physical sciences, chemical engineering, or biological sciences.
  • Expertise with HPLC and mass spectrometry.
  • Expertise with statistical software, including Excel or similar software is recommended.
  • Experience within analytical testing or biotech industry, experience to include data analyses, statistical analysis in support of process development, and comparability studies.
  • Good problem-solving skills requiring the application of scientific theory
  • Strong laboratory work skills for execution of scientific experiments and interpretation of results.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for the documentation, presentation, and discussion of scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.


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.

Salary Range
90,442.55USD -122,363.45 USD

About Amgen Inc

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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Size
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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