Process Development Associate

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 Cambridge, MA site, this lab-based position will be responsible for supporting the development, characterization, scale-up and support of upstream and downstream processes to enable commercial advancement of programs from Phase II/III clinical trials to marketing application. This role is part of an integrated group in which cell culture and purification scientists work together to advance Amgen's rich, exciting and dynamic pipeline. With Amgen's biology first approach, the position provides an outstanding opportunity of being able to work on multiple modalities from antibodies and oncolytic viruses to bispecifics and siRNAs.

The Associate will perform experiments at the bench scale, spanning the end to end drug substance process, including both cell culture and purification operations. He/She will apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges. Additionally, the Associate will utilize out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to technology development. Finally, he/she can also expand and develop skills in both cell culture and purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

OR

Associate's degree and 4 years scientific experience

OR

High school diploma and 6 years scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or other relevant sciences

Proven ability to identify, develop and implement solutions to practical problems through application of fundamental scientific and engineering principles, preferably in a process development environment

Basic understanding of protein chromatography, filtration and cell culture principles; Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, and/or purification operations.

Motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Demonstrated success working with diverse team members in a dynamic, multi-functional environment

Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis of data

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If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.