Biologics Process Development Senior Associate AI-Driven

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Generous time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, is seeking a Process Development Senior Associate to join the Pre-Pivotal Biologics Attribute Sciences group. You will contribute to analytical method development and product characterization to advance candidates from research to first-in-human trials.

The role emphasizes use of HPLC, CE, and related analytics, plus leveraging AI, automation, and digital platforms to accelerate science, improve consistency, and streamline processes across programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a scientific field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of scientific experience.
• Associate’s degree with 4 years of scientific experience.
• High school diploma with 6 years of scientific experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate and analyze analytical data (LC, CE, MS).
• Support analytical method optimization and verification.
• Provide technical leadership and identify automation opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional partnerships.
• Increase use of AI tools and digital analytics.
• Ensure GDP-compliant deliverables and maintain electronic notebooks.
• Prepare protocols and present results in internal meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of scientific experience

Associate’s degree + 4 years of scientific experience

High school diploma / GED + 6 years of scientific experience

Tools

HPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)

Mass spectrometry

SEC

IEX

RP

HILIC

Job description

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, is seeking a Process Development Senior Associate to join the Pre-Pivotal Biologics Attribute Sciences group. You will contribute to analytical method development and product characterization to advance candidates from research to first-in-human trials.

The role emphasizes use of HPLC, CE, and related analytics, plus leveraging AI, automation, and digital platforms to accelerate science, improve consistency, and streamline processes across programs.