Process Development Scientist - Analytical Biologics

Amgen - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Cambridge, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Development Scientist at Amgen plays a crucial role in supporting the development and qualification of analytical methods for protein-based biologic therapies. This position involves working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to advance therapies in late-stage development, utilizing advanced analytical techniques and contributing to the innovative pipeline of therapies aimed at serving patients with serious illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and qualification of analytical methods for protein-based biologic therapies.
• Characterize protein-based therapies using advanced techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
• Develop novel processes or approaches to solve problems within analytical sciences.
• Manage project work packages or workflows independently.
• Integrate results within work groups and cross-functional teams into experimental design.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare electronic notebook records of experimental data.
• Author technical protocols and reports, and present results at team meetings.
• Support regulatory filings as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for analytical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of scientific/pharmaceutical experience; OR Master's degree and 2 years of scientific/pharmaceutical experience; OR Doctorate degree.
• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
• Excellent laboratory skills with 3+ years of experience in industry laboratories supporting analysis and characterization of protein therapies.
• Advanced technical expertise in analytical methodologies used to characterize protein therapeutics including CE-SDS, cIEF/icIEF, HIC, SEC, IEX, RP, HILIC, MS, etc.
• Expertise handling, troubleshooting, and maintaining CE and LC instruments.
• Expertise using CE and LC operation and data analysis software.
• Experience with data processing and statistical analysis software tools.
• Ability to independently prioritize, schedule, and manage multiple tasks to meet deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead small projects and/or work packages.
• Ability to work in a matrix team environment and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.