Process Development Associate Scientist - Vision System Improvements

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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 Associate Scientist - Vision System Improvements

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will become a subject matter expert in visual inspection processes and systems. You’ll apply advanced vision inspection tools, deep learning techniques, and knowledge of fluid/container dynamics to enhance inspection performance. The role also involves supporting software recipe design and development for vision systems.

You will contribute to new product introductions, process improvements, and the integration of new technologies. Strong documentation skills are essential, as your work will support regulatory audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with drug product manufacturing sites to improve vision systems, enhancing defect detection and reducing false rejects.
• Stay current with industry trends in inspection systems and AI applications; explore and implement innovative tools and techniques.
• Design and implement improvements in vision systems for cosmetic defect detection, label verification, and character recognition.
• Develop solutions to technical challenges of moderate complexity under general supervision.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP standards and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support commissioning, characterization, and qualification of new and existing systems, including testing strategies and statistical sampling plans.
• Assist in investigations and corrective actions related to inspection and packaging processes.
• Contribute to user requirement specifications, design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and validation teams.
• Support non-standard shifts, including extended hours or weekends, as needed.
• Communicate technical findings within the department and occasionally to external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory agencies, conferences).
• May lead small project teams and contribute to scientific documentation, including reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Process Development Associate Scientist professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 1 years of Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering (Biomedical, Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Mechanical), Computer Science, Physics, or related fields.
• Industry Experience: Experience in GMP-regulated environments, tech transfer, process design, commissioning, and qualification.

Technical Expertise:

• Vision systems and tools (e.g., Cognex, Systech, Optel, Keyence, Seidenader, Syntengon, Brevetti, MvTech)
• Camera technologies, including analog/digital systems, illumination, lenses, and frame grabbers
• AI and deep learning applications in inspection systems
• PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell Automation, Siemens, B&R)
• Programming languages: Visual Basic, .NET, C#, Python, JavaScript, VBScript
• Familiarity with software development life cycle, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP standards
• Automation & Validation: Experience in automation processes, vision inspection system development, and validation documentation (URS, SDS, HDS, P&IDs, FS, IQ, OQ, VSR, SOPs).

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills (oral and written); fully bilingual in Spanish and English
• Effective problem-solving, conflict resolution, and leadership abilities
• Strong initiative, self-motivation, and time/project management skills
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration and negotiation skills
• High attention to quality and compliance in regulated environments
• Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Minitab

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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