Process Development Scientist - Attribute Sciences

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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 SCIENTIST - ATTRIBUTE SCIENCES

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! In this vital role, you will lead from the bench—driving scientific innovation, mentoring future talent, and delivering high-impact analytical insights that advance life-changing therapies from development to delivery, while ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory compliance.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Complete and lead hands-on analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, immunoassays, and DNA-based methods to support method lifecycle activities, process development, and troubleshooting.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical methods to solve technical challenges and enable data-driven decisions.
• Ensure all work adheres to regulatory standards and internal quality systems.
• Drive complex investigations in safety and quality labs, ensuring timely and high-quality data generation.
• Mentor and guide Associate Scientists, providing support in experimental design, troubleshooting, and lab best practices.
• Review and contribute to internal documentation, including SOPs, protocols, and technical reports.
• Independently resolve complex technical challenges and implement innovative solutions to improve lab operations and data quality.
• Analyze and interpret data, generating conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Communicate findings effectively through presentations and reports to internal teams and global forums.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) development, from early-stage through packaging and inspection.
• Engage in global initiatives, representing the lab in cross-site projects, technical collaborations, and network-wide forums.
  

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Process Development Scientist professional we seek is a highly analytical professional with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Master’s degree and 2 years of Process Development and/or Laboratory experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Process Development and/or Laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic Background in Lifesciences or Engineering.
• Extensive hands-on experience in analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, ELISA, qPCR).
• Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems.
• Experience in technical documentation and data analysis/presentation.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in cross-functional environments.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong verbal communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations and GMP environments.
• Experience with Empower platform for laboratory operations.
• Ability to prioritize with minimal supervision
  

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• 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 and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
  

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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