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Process Development Associate

BioSpace, Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91362

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Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, 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. With our focus on four therapeutic areas - Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease - we reach millions of patients each year. 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. Job Description

Amgen's Process Development (PD) organization is seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented Associate to join the ATO Rapid Analytics (RA) group within Attribute Science (AS). The ATO RA organization focuses on providing high-throughput analytical testing services to support pipeline delivery for a wide range of therapeutic biologics in both Pre-Pivotal and Pivotal phases. In this highly matrixed, fast-paced team environment, the primary responsibility of the Associate, under limited supervision, is to perform product quality analysis and provide analytical data to meet project timelines and enable process decisions. Key Responsibilities

Analytical Testing: Execute analytical tests within expected turnaround times using assays such as Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Titer, Cation Exchange Chromatography (CEX), Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (rCE-SDS), Non-Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (nrCE-SDS), Capillary Ion Electrophoresis Focusing (cIEF), and ATOLL. Compliance And Documentation: Adhere to turnaround times and required metrics for high-throughput samples, document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks, and author, review, and verify technical documents and reports. Logistics And Planning: Manage logistics tasks including sample receiving and equipment maintenance, and monitor the safety and compliance status of the ATO RA lab. Collaboration And Communication: Work with the development team to implement methods, analyze data, and interpret results, provide technical input and generate written reports as needed, communicate project updates effectively, and present scientific data in meetings. Maintenance And Troubleshooting: Maintain lab instruments and follow equipment cleaning protocols, and solve technical problems related to instruments and assays. 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 team player with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications

High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Scientific experience OR Associate's degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications

Good understanding of liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, with strong hands-on technical skills to address challenging technical issues. Strong ability to analyze and interpret analytical results. Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills, with a keen attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and provide instructions as needed. Ability to learn new technology quickly, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic environment. Possess a positive attitude and strong self-motivation. Team-oriented and enthusiastic. Able to work under limited supervision. Integral member of a dynamic team. 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, a discretionary annual bonus program, stock-based long-term incentives, award-winning time-off plans, and flexible work models. 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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