Process Development Associate

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks seeks a Process Development Associate to perform product quality analysis and provide data to support process decisions. You will collaborate with research scientists across Amgen sites and work with cross-functional teams to enable timely project milestones.

The role emphasizes hands-on analytical work, method development, data interpretation, and clear documentation in electronic lab notebooks, with a focus on high-throughput workflows and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests including protein concentration, pH, and chromatographic assays.
• Run UPLC/HPLC methods (SEC, Titer, CEX) and other assays.
• Document results in electronic lab notebooks and meet turnaround times.
• Collaborate with scientists across Amgen sites and cross‑functional teams.
• Prepare and present data in meetings.
• Maintain lab instruments and ensure safety/compliance.

Skills

Liquid chromatography

Capillary electrophoresis

Data analysis

Analytical results interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership

Learning new technologies

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 2 years of scientific experience

High school diploma / GED + 4 years of scientific experience

Job description

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree

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, and happier lives. Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science‑based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lie within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team.

Process Development Associate

What You Will Do

In this vital role you will perform product quality analysis and provide analytical data to meet project timelines and enable process decisions. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a dynamic team, collaborating with research scientists at multiple Amgen sites and working closely with groups in other functional areas.

• Execute analytical tests within expected turnaround times using assays such as:
• Compendial testing: Protein Concentration, pH, Visual, Color, Clarity, Osmolarity, etc.
• UPLC/HPLC Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
• UPLC/HPLC Titer: Pro‑A, Pro‑L, and CH-1
• UPLC/HPLC Cation Exchange Chromatography (CEX)
• Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (rCE‑SDS) and Non‑Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (nrCE‑SDS)
• Capillary Ion Electrophoresis Focusing (cIEF)
• ATOLL purifications
• Other assays: RP‑HPLC, HIC, HILIC, MetOx, LAL, etc.
• Document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Adhere to turnaround times and required metrics for high‑throughput samples.
• Author, review, and verify technical documents and reports.
• Work with the development team to implement methods, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Provide technical input and generate written reports as needed.
• Communicate project updates effectively.
• Present scientific data in meetings.
• Maintain lab instruments and follow equipment cleaning protocols.
• Solve technical problems related to instruments and assays.
• Manage logistics tasks including sample receiving, equipment maintenance, and freezer farm support.
• Monitor safety and compliance status of the ATO RA lab.
• Collaborate with team members to support sample‑, testing‑, and equipment‑related issues.

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 2 years of scientific experience
• OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, with strong hands‑on technical skills to address challenging technical issues.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret analytical results.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and provide instructions as needed.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Positive attitude and strong self‑motivation.

What You Can Expect Of Us

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, comprising 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.

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.