Scope of work includes developing cell culture and purification processes for recombinant proteins to improve the production yields, evaluating process robustness through process characterization, transferring processes to manufacturing, and conducting other relevant experiments such as facility fit and raw material evaluation.
Work in a team environment to contribute to drug substance process development.
Execute mammalian cell culture experiments at different scales in shake flasks and bioreactors.
Execute purification experiments, mainly filtration and chromatography, at bench and pilot scale as needed.
Document experimental data in lab notebooks.
Analyze the data and present to the team.
Author technical reports and support regulatory filing as needed.
Contribute to technology development projects to seek continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency.
The candidate will have opportunities to work in cell culture development and purification development to become a well-rounded process development scientist with experience in upstream and downstream.
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 go getter with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years experience
Preferred Qualifications
Requirement 1 Relevant hands-on lab experience in cell culture or protein purification.
Attention to details and critical thinking ability.
Experience in Design of Experiments and statistical analysis is a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and strong organization skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
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, 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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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