Associate Engineer

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is hiring an Associate Engineer in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to design experiments, transfer processes to manufacturing, and optimize chemical processes.

The role requires a background in Chemical Engineering and experience with process development, scale-up, and analytical techniques. You will work in a multi-functional team, apply statistical analysis, and support equipment commissioning and issue resolution while contributing to safety and

Qualifications

• Academic background in Chemical Engineering
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Basic experience in process scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot and/or manufacturing scale
• Basic experience building and utilizing first-principles models across several modeling platforms
• Knowledge of analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, FTIR, LOD, TOC, FBRM, particle size)
• Background in statistical analysis and design of experiments
• Basic knowledge of standard plant operations and safety practices
• Lab experience in a Process Development or Process Engineering environment with manufacturing process implementation

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments and implement modeling techniques for process development, optimization, characterization, and scale-up of chemical processes
• Author documents for process understanding, technical transfer, risk assessment, facility fit, and process development and characterization
• Serve as a technical expert for lab equipment or systems
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Process Development, and Quality departments to resolve issues and drive improvements

Skills

Chemical engineering knowledge

Verbal communication

Process scale-up

Tech transfer

Modeling techniques

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

Career Category Engineering 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Associate Engineer

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will partner with a multi-functional group of engineers and scientists to develop and optimize synthetic unit operations aligned with the intended phase of technology transfer and manufacturing. This work will include experimental design and execution, data analysis, process risk analysis, process characterization, facility fit assessment, and in-plant support of production operations during process execution and equipment commissioning. Position located in Thousand Oaks, CA Domestic and International Travel: up to 20% In a team setting, design and execute experiments and implement modeling techniques for process development, optimization, characterization, and scale‑up of chemical processes in state-of-the-art facilities. Author documents for process understanding, technical transfer, risk assessment, facility fit, and process development and characterization. Function as a technical expert for lab equipment or systems. With guidance and supervision, participate in manufacturing issue resolution, provide troubleshooting guidance, and recommend process improvements. Apply engineering principles and statistical analysis to solve process issues and evaluate opportunities for process improvements. Communicate and collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, and Quality departments.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree and 4 years of Engineering Experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Engineering Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic background in Chemical Engineering
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Basic experience in process scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot and/or manufacturing scale
• Basic experience building and utilizing first‑principles models (reaction kinetics, mass transfer, separations, distillations, isolations, drying, and hydrodynamics) with proficiency across several modeling platforms
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and solid‑state characterization across a wide variety of techniques, including: HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, FTIR, LOD, TOC, FBRM, particle size determination, etc.
• Background in statistical analysis and design of experiments
• Basic knowledge of standard plant operations and safety practices
• Lab experience in a Process Development or Process Engineering environment, with specific experience in the implementation and support of synthetic or hybrid drug substance manufacturing processes

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 opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts 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 Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Sponsorship

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people across the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary Range 73,245.35USD -99,096.65 USD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen