Biologics Process Engineer – Tech Transfer & Scale-Up

Biopharma Careers; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Engineer for its Thousand Oaks site to lead technology transfer and commercial support of biologics drug substance processes. You will work with a team across manufacturing, process development, and quality to translate developmental processes to commercial reality in a mainly on-site role.

The role emphasizes process engineering, statistical analysis, and design by experiments to improve unit operations, scale-up, and technology transfer in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of engineering or operations experience; OR
• Associate’s degree and 6 years of engineering or operations experience; OR
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering or operations experience

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Under general supervision, evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Transfer processes and perform process improvements from the laboratory into the manufacturing facility and between manufacturing sites.
• Routinely monitor manufacturing processes for performance indicators and operations; contribute to problem resolution.
• Communicate and collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, and Quality departments to develop requirements and recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Associate’s degree + 6 years experience

High school diploma / GED + 8 years experience

Job description

Amgen is seeking an Engineer for its Thousand Oaks site to lead technology transfer and commercial support of biologics drug substance processes. You will work with a team across manufacturing, process development, and quality to translate developmental processes to commercial reality in a mainly on-site role.

The role emphasizes process engineering, statistical analysis, and design by experiments to improve unit operations, scale-up, and technology transfer in a cGMP environment.