Process Development Scientist

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Process Development Scientist

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world!

In this vital role you will develop high throughput automation solutions to advance our biologics drug product development.

Amgen is seeking an innovative Scientist with a passion for automation and robotics. The candidate will work closely with the team responsible for leveraging automation within drug product development to drive speed and efficiency.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and execute studies to characterize and enable implementation of new technologies that advance state-of-the-art automation high throughput screening and analytical capabilities leveraging strong critical thinking skills.

• Plan and execute studies to characterize drug product formulations and processes.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with the colleagues inside the automation team to coordinate organize and execute studies.

• Evaluate product attributes through analytical testing e.g. measurement of pH conductivity osmolality protein concentration HPLC/UPLC and subvisible and visible particle characterization.

• Author/review technical documents such as technical presentations protocols and reports.

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 Scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 4 years of Scientific experience OR

• Masters degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR

• Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotechnology process development protein handling and processing formulation development and drug product unit operations (e.g. UF/DF filling lyophilization).

• Hands-on experience in executing protein characterization techniques (e.g. HPLC/UPLC concentration measurement pH viscosity).

• Familiarity with high throughput technologies and automation platforms/instrumentation.

• Familiarity with programming liquid handlers and coding in modern programming languages (Python/R).

• Strong skills in communication multi-tasking and collaboration in a cross-functional team environment.

• Familiarity with data post-processing visualization structured data cloud databases and dashboarding.

What you can expect from 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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