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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer.  As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Process Development Senior Associate

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join Amgen's Pre-Pivotal Biologics Attribute Sciences group in Thousand Oaks, California is seeking a Senior Associate to join a team supporting analytical method development and product characterization to advance candidates from research to first-in-human clinical trials.

The successful candidate will contribute to Amgen’s diverse early-stage portfolio of biotherapeutic modalities by providing technical expertise in HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and related analytical methods, while also leveraging AI, automation, and digital collaboration platforms to accelerate science, reduce cycle times, and improve consistency across programs.

Pre-Pivotal Attribute Sciences Senior Associate Key Responsibilities:

• Generate, analyze, and critically evaluate analytical data (LC, CE, mass spectrometry, and related methods).
• Support analytical method optimization, method verification, troubleshooting method related issues.
• Provide technical leadership and identify opportunities for automation to reduce manual, repetitive tasks.
• Actively contribute to process improvements, strategy development, and cross-functional partnerships that promote consistent and efficient practices across Pre-Pivotal Biologics.
• Increase utilization of AI tools and digital analytics platforms to improve efficiency and insight generation.
• Steward analytical deliverables with accuracy, compliance, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Other duties include maintenance of electronic notebook records of experimental data, participation in authoring of technical protocols and reports, and presentation of results in internal meetings

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 a an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Scientific experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Scientific experience
OR 
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial analytical laboratories supporting characterization of protein therapeutics
• Advanced technical expertise in analytical methodologies used to characterize protein therapeutics including CE, SEC, IEX, RP and HILIC, with good understanding both theoretical and practical aspects of stability-indicating assay, e.g., design, performance, results, etc.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-based settings.
• Attention to detail, compliance with GDP, and ability to adapt to dynamic priorities.
• A proactive, curious, and innovative mindset, with enthusiasm for applying digital solutions to scientific challenges.

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.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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