Associate Engineer, Process Development - Downstream

Overview

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.

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, 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, you ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Be part of Amgen s newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. The Amgen FleX Batch facility combines the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility features best-in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities and integrates sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste as part of Amgen s plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

In this vital role you will be part of the Process Development Drug Substance Technology group at Amgen s FleX Batch Biologics Manufacturing Facility. This role will be immersed in all aspects of operations in a commercial bulk drug substance facility, including collaboration with other drug substance teams across our network. The Process Development Associate will contribute to technology development with out-of-the-box thinking and develop expertise in downstream protein purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group.

• Apply a fundamental understanding of Downstream (Purification) Bioprocessing to support biologics technology transfer, process validation, and plant start-up
• Support continuous process verification, process monitoring, optimization, complex investigation, and product life cycle management
• Ensure safety and compliance of process development activities
• Provide on-floor process support as required
• Provide support for regulatory filing, inspection, and other CMC activities

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

• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering;
  Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences experience OR
• Associates and 4 years of Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering;
  Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences experience OR
• Bachelor s degree

• Masters degree in Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering;
  Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences
• Some experience in a technical role supporting biotechnology processes within regulated environments (i.e., cGMP)
• Understanding of protein purification/separation principles
• Understanding of process scale-up, technology transfer, troubleshooting, and complex investigation
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interaction with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity in statistical analysis, analytical methods, and product quality attributes related to biological processing

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. Visit

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