Process Development Postdoc (Flexible Hours)

Amgen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision cover

Stock-based incentives

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join Drug Product Technologies in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on enabling high-concentration biologic drug products through particle engineering and suspension-based formulation, plus fill/finish approaches.

Responsibilities include developing formulations, analytical testing, data analytics, and cross-team collaboration across time zones. PhD is required; strong programming and statistical skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD at time of appointment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech process development.
• Knowledge of Drug Product unit operations (e.g., ultrafiltration/diafiltration, filling, filtration).
• Experience with analytical techniques (SEC, CEX, HIAC, MFI).
• Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (SAS, JMP, or Minitab).
• Experience with programming languages (Python, R, MATLAB) and data visualization tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute studies to develop high-concentration protein formulations.
• Document laboratory studies with high accuracy (UF/DF, spray drying, mixing, stability).
• Evaluate product and process performance through analytical testing (SEC, CEX, particle analysis).
• Apply solid-state methods (SEM, DSC, DVS) to relate formulation to stability and performance.
• Perform rheological characterization of high-concentration formulations and suspensions.
• Develop concentrated protein suspension formulations for parenteral delivery and device compatibility.

Skills

Process development

Statistical software

Programming

Data analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

SAS

JMP

Python

Tableau

Spotfire

Job description

Amgen is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join Drug Product Technologies in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on enabling high-concentration biologic drug products through particle engineering and suspension-based formulation, plus fill/finish approaches.

Responsibilities include developing formulations, analytical testing, data analytics, and cross-team collaboration across time zones. PhD is required; strong programming and statistical skills are preferred.