Biologics Release Testing Scientist – Process Development

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models

Retirement and savings plan

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Process Development Associate for Large Molecule Release Testing in Thousand Oaks, CA. The role focuses on defining critical quality attributes and advancing analytical tools to support development within a GMP environment.

The candidate will perform cell culture, ELISA, qPCR and binding assays, generate robust data, and support method transfers and reagents inventory management. Strong teamwork and documentation skills are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor0s degree required (or equivalent).
• Associate0s degree with 2+ years scientific experience acceptable.
• GxP regulatory understanding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cell culture maintenance, reagents/media/buffer prep and support.
• Routine lab maintenance (restocking, ordering, safety/audit readiness).
• Perform cell-based, binding, ELISA and qPCR assays.
• Generate robust data and report in validated systems with minimal direction.
• Support method hand-off and troubleshooting.
• Inventory management for critical reagents with detailed counts.

Skills

Cell culture

ELISA

qPCR

Binding assays

Data analysis

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor0s degree

Associate0s degree + 2 years

High school diploma/GED + 4 years

Job description

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Process Development Associate for Large Molecule Release Testing in Thousand Oaks, CA. The role focuses on defining critical quality attributes and advancing analytical tools to support development within a GMP environment.

The candidate will perform cell culture, ELISA, qPCR and binding assays, generate robust data, and support method transfers and reagents inventory management. Strong teamwork and documentation skills are essential in this fast-paced setting.