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Process Development Senior Associate
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world.
The Pivotal Drug Substance Technologies organization at Amgen develops, characterizes and supports the commercialization of the drug substance manufacturing processes for all late-stage programs across the Amgen portfolio.
Located at our Thousand Oaks, CA site, this lab based position will be responsible for support of the development, characterization, scale-up and support of upstream and downstream processes to enable commercial advancement of programs from Ph II/III clinical trials to marketing application. This role is in an integrated group in which cell culture and purification scientists work together to advance Amgens rich, exciting and dynamic pipeline. With Amgens biology first approach, the position provides the unique opportunity of being able to work on multiple modalities from antibodies and oncolytic viruses to bispecifics and siRNAs.
The successful candidate will perform experiments at the bench scale, spanning the end- to end drug substance process, including both cell culture and purification operations. The candidate will apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day- to day experimental challenges. Additionally, the candidate will utilize out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to technology development. Finally, the candidate will also demonstrate the desire to expand and develop skills in both cell culture and purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group.
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:
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific experience OR
Associates degree and 4 years of Scientific experience OR
Bachelors degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR
Masters degree
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement solutions to practical problems through application of fundamental scientific and engineering principles, preferably in a process development environment
Scientific experience driving deliverables for biopharmaceutical process development
Motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated success working with diverse team members in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis of data
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, well 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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