Process Development Scientist - Cell Culture & Purification

Amgen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Process Development Associate Scientist to develop cell culture and purification workflows for Amgen’s late‑stage pipeline. You will work in a team to improve yields, transfer processes to manufacturing, and generate data for regulatory filings.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s with experience; strong attention to detail, problem solving, and communication. Competitive benefits and a science‑driven culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of Process Development experience, or Associate’s with 4 years, or HS with 6 years of Process Development experience.
• Hands-on lab experience in cell culture or protein purification.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking; able to analyze data.
• Experience with Design of Experiments and statistical analysis is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop cell culture and purification processes for recombinant proteins.
• Improve production yields and evaluate process robustness.
• Transfer processes to manufacturing and conduct relevant experiments.
• Document data in lab notebooks and present findings to the team.
• Author technical reports and support regulatory filings as needed.
• Contribute to technology development for reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to details

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience

Associate’s degree with 4 years experience

High school diploma / GED with 6 years experience

Job description

Amgen in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Process Development Associate Scientist to develop cell culture and purification workflows for Amgen’s late‑stage pipeline. You will work in a team to improve yields, transfer processes to manufacturing, and generate data for regulatory filings.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s with experience; strong attention to detail, problem solving, and communication. Competitive benefits and a science‑driven culture are offered.