Description
**Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients**
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. 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. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
**Process Development Associate – Pivotal Attribute Sciences**
**What you will do**
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!
Do you want to make an impact by helping advance promising new medicines in development?
We have an exciting career opportunity available in our Pivotal Attribute Sciences team at the Amgen site in Cambridge, MA. In the role of PD Associate, you will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine analytical testing to support protein-based biologic therapies. This includes executing qualified analytical methods, generating and reviewing analytical data, and supporting commercial process development and process characterization through accurate and timely experimental work. At Amgen, our mission to serve patients drives all that we do. Come join us to work alongside talented scientific colleagues to advance Amgen’s innovative pipeline of therapies.
+ Work in a cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development.
+ Execute laboratory testing using techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography (hydrophobic interaction, cationic exchange, etc.), spectroscopy, titer analysis, pharmacopeia compendial methods, etc.
+ Conduct experiments and perform data analysis according to protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
+ Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
+ Document experimental data in electronic lab notebooks.
+ Provide technical support and troubleshooting for analytical issues.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and innovation.
**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 an individual 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:**
+ Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of scientific / pharmaceutical experience
+ Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
+ Excellent laboratory skills
+ Hands on laboratory experience with liquid chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis
+ Experience with compendial methods testing, such as Color, Clarity, Turbidity, and UV/VIS spectroscopy
+ Strong desire to learn and interest in science
+ Demonstrated proficiency in execution of test methodology following a defined procedure.
+ Background in chromatography data software
+ Understanding of phase-appropriate GMP compliance and documentation
+ Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebook
+ Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures
+ Well-organized, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on complex projects, and to work both independently and 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, 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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**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.
