Process Development Associate

Career Category

Process Development

Job 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

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

The Amgen Thousand Oaks Cellular Sciences organization is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and team-oriented individual with a background in Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or any related field for the position of Process Development Associate, to join our Global Critical Reagent Team. The Global Critical Reagent team serves our global Amgen network with the creation, inventory and distribution of critical reagents required for characterization, in-process and release testing of Amgen biological products. The PD Associate will work with a team of dedicated scientists to support the creation and characterization of ready-to-plate cell banks, Amgen’s Biosimilar products, as well as conjugation of antibodies and proteins used in Immunoassays. The successful candidate will be able to perform experiments independently, organize and analyze results using integrated digital documentation and data visualization tools. In addition, the PD Associate will work with client and partner organizations and represent the Global Critical Reagents team in scientific and cross-functional meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Support the team in the distribution of critical reagents to all Amgen’s sites.

• Management of a complex inventory database and inventory forecasting and planning

• Support the team in Creation and characterization of adherent and suspension cell lines to create robust and high-quality cell banks for use in Quality Control cell-based bioassays.

• Support the team in conjugating antibodies and proteins used in immunoassays

• Support the team in managing and distribution of Reference products for Amgen’s Biosimilars.

• Communicate effectively and efficiently with cross-functional team members, clients, and partner organizations.

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:

Bachelor’s degree OR

Associate’s degree and 2 years of chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology or other science related experience OR

High school diploma / GED and 4 years of chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology or other science related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills; Demonstration of proficiency in digital data analysis and visualization.

• Experience in digital inventory database management.

• Strong and broad skills using the tools and techniques of Project Management; specifically, knowledge of SharePoint and Smartsheet.

• Communicates effectively with others, using appropriate diplomacy and sensitivity; makes others feel respected, valued, and understood; works well in teams.

• Advanced scientific/technical reading/writing skills, advanced scientific analysis skills, and advanced laboratory work skills

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 opport