Process Development Associate Scientist

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Stock-based long-term incentives

Discretionary bonus program

Flexible work models where possible

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Process Development Associate Scientist to join our Pivotal Drug Product Technologies group. You will support late-stage biologics formulation and process development for commercial products, working with engineers and scientists to drive lifecycle management and tech transfer.

The role emphasizes data analysis, experimental design, and scalable analytics, with exposure to UF/DF, analytics, and visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors with 1–3 years of scientific experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong background in formulation/process development and drug product operations.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design formulation and process development studies.
• Execute and document laboratory studies with accuracy (UF/DF, filtration, stability).
• Evaluate product/process performance with analytical methods (HPLC, moisture, etc.).
• Build data dashboards using tools like Spotfire and MS Smartsheet.
• Perform data analysis with JMP/SAS and other software; automate data workflows.
• Author/review technical protocols and reports; share results in team meetings.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Programming

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAS

JMP

Minitab

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Tableau

Spotfire

D3js

MS Smartsheet

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Process Development Associate Scientist

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will join our Pivotal Drug Product Technologies group in Thousand Oaks, CA. This group supports drug product commercial formulation development as well as formulation/fill/finish process development for Amgens Late-Stage biologics. The Associate Scientist will work closely with a team of engineers and scientists responsible for the technical aspects of Amgens drug product commercialization and lifecycle management.

What You Will Do

• Participate in the planning and design of formulation and process development studies by applying basic science/engineering skills and prior knowledge
• Participate in the execution and documentation of laboratory studies with a high degree of accuracy (e.g. UF/DF, filtration, freeze-thaw, stability)
• Evaluate product and process performance through analytical testing (e.g. U/HPLC, particle analysis, moisture content)
• Build a wide range of data and analytics solutions, from available commercial dashboarding tools such as TIBCO Spotfire, MS Smartsheet
• Perform data analysis using statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP, SAS, etc.)
• Apply advanced digital tools to automate data structuring, analyze large and diverse datasets and build intuitive visualizations.
• Author/review technical protocols and reports
• Participate in team meetings by sharing study designs, results and technical

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 go getter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Masters degree and 1 year of Scientific experience
OR
Bachelors degree and 3 years of Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics or related field
• 1+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals/biotechnology that includes process characterization, formulation development, equipment design and implementation, technology transfers
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical/biotechnology process development
• Knowledge of Drug Product unit operations (i.e. ultrafiltration/diafiltration, filling, filtration, mixing, etc.) and experience with relevant analytical techniques (i.e. SEC, CEX, HIAC, MFI)
• Understanding of physical/chemical stability of proteins and how process-related stresses impact molecule attributes and product quality. Familiarity with ADCs is preferred.
• Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SAS, JMP or Minitab)
• Experience with programming (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB) and database languages (e.g. SQL), as well as data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Spotfire, D3js)
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and align with company policies
• Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude
• Critical thinking, problem solving and independent research skills
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication (oral and written)

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 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

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.