Process Development Associate Scientist

Amgen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models where possible

Job summary

Amgen in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Process Development Associate Scientist to develop cell culture and purification manufacturing processes for Amgen’s late-stage pipeline. You will work in a team to execute mammalian cell culture experiments at bench and pilot scales, and perform purification experiments, documenting data and presenting findings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and potential involvement in regulatory filings and technology development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of Process Development experience.
• Associate’s degree with 4 years of Process Development experience.
• High school diploma with 6 years of Process Development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop cell culture and purification processes for recombinant proteins for late-stage pipeline.
• Execute mammalian cell culture experiments at bench and pilot scales.
• Perform purification experiments including filtration and chromatography at bench/pilot scales.
• Document experimental data in lab notebooks and present findings to the team.
• Author technical reports to support regulatory filings and process transfers.
• Contribute to technology development projects for reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Cell culture experiments

Protein purification

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Process Development experience

Associate’s degree and 4 years of Process Development experience

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Process Development experience

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree

Process Development Associate Scientist

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for developing cell culture and purification manufacturing processes for Amgen’s late-stage pipeline.

Scope of work includes developing cell culture and purification processes for recombinant proteins to improve the production yields, evaluating process robustness through process characterization, transferring processes to manufacturing, and conducting other relevant experiments such as facility fit and raw material evaluation.

• Work in a team environment to contribute to drug substance process development.
• Execute mammalian cell culture experiments at different scales in shake flasks and bioreactors.
• Execute purification experiments, mainly filtration and chromatography, at bench and pilot scale as needed.
• Document experimental data in lab notebooks.
• Analyze the data and present to the team.
• Author technical reports and support regulatory filing as needed.
• Contribute to technology development projects to seek continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Process Development experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 4 years of Process Development experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Process Development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant hands‑on lab experience in cell culture or protein purification.
• Attention to details and critical thinking ability.
• Experience in Design of Experiments and statistical analysis is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and strong organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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, 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.

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 for this role is not guaranteed.

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.