Process Development Associate - Biological and Structural Characterization

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Process Development Associate Biological and Structural Characterization

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients.

Implementing state-of-the-art and fit-for-purpose analytical potency methods for: release testing, stability testing, product characterization/optimization, reference standard characterization, and investigations

Assisting in the preparation of technical reports for investigations, product and impurity characterization, and regulatory submissions

Generating and analyzing analytical data to support: product development and regulatory submissions

May contribute to critical analytical development teams (e.g., product and process development teams, product quality teams) by providing analytical updates, analytical documentation and data interpretation. Keeps current in analytical development field including literature and technology development. Supports analytical projects involving method development, qualification, and transfer

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 Bachelors degree

OR

Associates degree and 2 years of Operations experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications Expertise in cell culture, and cell biology techniques for quantitative determination of biological activity of proteins

Experience in cell-based bioassay development (characterization methods, qualification, validation, technical transfer)

Experience with signal transduction, gene expression, receptor binding and fluorescent probe technologies

Innovation supports new ideas and initiatives

Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills

Experience With Automated Liquid Handling Preferred Client orientation establishes effective and responsive relationships with all clients; ensures value is delivered

Communication and Interpersonal skills communicate effectively with others, using appropriate diplomacy and sensitivity; makes others feel respected, valued and understood; works well in teams

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 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 diverse, 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 and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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