Process Development Associate

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Drug Substance Process Development for late-stage clinical and commercial biologics programs
• Perform small-scale bioprocess experiments encompassing both upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification) operations
• Maintain cultures in shake flasks, culture bags, and benchtop bioreactors
• Execute purification experiments including protein chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF operations
• Utilize automation programming for bioreactors, chromatography systems, and robotic liquid handling
• Conduct experimental design and data interpretation using visualization and analytics tools
• Communicate findings through oral presentations and written technical or GMP documentation
• Provide scientific technical support for technology transfer to manufacturing sites

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (must be completed by August 2026) OR Associate's degree with 2 years of scientific experience OR High school diploma/GED with 4 years of scientific experience
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture or purification operations
• Understanding of protein chromatography and filtration principles
• Ability to identify and solve problems using scientific and engineering principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Familiarity with design of experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis of data
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working in a collaborative, dynamic environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
• Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible

About the Company

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to discovering, developing, and manufacturing innovative human therapeutics. Since 1980, Amgen has focused on serving patients living with serious illnesses in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease.