Process Development Associate

Amgen Inc. (IR); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Process Development Associate to contribute to Drug Substance development for late‑stage biologics. You will design bench‑scale experiments spanning cell culture to purification, working within a cross‑functional team to improve yield and robustness.

The role provides exposure to diverse modalities, including antibodies and other biologics, with training in GMP documentation and data interpretation. A collaborative environment supports ongoing career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant science field and hands‑on lab experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and purification operations is preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform small‑scale bioprocess experiments covering both upstream and downstream operations.
• Maintain cell cultures in flasks, bags, and benchtop bioreactors as needed.
• Execute purification experiments including chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF operations.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Automation programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering; Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences

Associate’s degree and 2 years of scientific experience

High school diploma/GED and 4 years of scientific experience

Tools

Cell culture

Protein chromatography

Filtration

Bioprocess purification

Benchtop bioreactors

Job description

Career Category Operations 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.

Process Development Associate

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will contribute towards Amgen’s Drug Substance Process Development for late stage clinical and commercial biologics programs, including the development, characterization, and scale‑up of upstream and downstream manufacturing processes supporting Ph II/III clinical trials to marketing application. This role is within an integrated organization in which cell culture and purification scientists work together to advance Amgen's rich and dynamic pipeline. With Amgen's biology first approach, the position provides a unique opportunity to work on multiple modalities, from antibodies to oncolytic viruses to bi‑specifics. The Process Development Associate will help design and perform experiments at the bench scale that span the end‑to‑end Drug Substance process, from cell culture to purification operations. In this role, you will apply established platform approaches and utilize problem‑solving skills to rapidly solve day‑to‑day experimental challenges. Additionally, the Process Development Associate will utilize out‑of‑the‑box thinking to contribute to technology development and will demonstrate the desire to expand and develop expertise in both cell culture and purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group. The Process Development Associate will join a diverse team with varied levels of experience and report to a Process Development Principal Scientist. Contribute within a project team on goals such as improving process yield and robustness, and scaling‑up processes to manufacturing sites.

• Perform small‑scale bioprocess experiments that encompass both upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification) operations
• Cell culture responsibilities may include maintaining cultures in shake flasks, culture bags, and benchtop bioreactors
• Purification experiments include, but are not limited to, protein chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF operations
• Automation programming for benchtop bioreactors, chromatography systems, and robotic liquid handling systems
• Experimental design and data interpretation, leveraging in‑house visualization and analytics tools
• Communication of findings through oral presentations and written documentation (technical reports as well as GMP documents to support regulatory filings)
• Provide scientific technical support for technology transfer of processes to manufacturing sites

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Associate’s degree and 2 years of Scientific experience
• High school diploma/GED and 4 years of Scientific experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering; Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences
• Experience and demonstrated interest in laboratory work, particularly hands‑on experience with mammalian cell culture and/or purification operations
• Basic understanding of cell culture, protein chromatography, and filtration principles
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems by applying scientific and engineering principles, preferably in a process development environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic and collaborative environment with diverse team members
• Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis of data

What you can expect of us

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
• For field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans
• Flexible work models where possible

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Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around 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 74,503.35USD -100,798.65 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.

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