Senior Associate Analytical Chemistry

Overview

Join Amgen's mission of serving patients. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, we have helped pioneer biotech in the fight against the world's toughest diseases. With a focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you will help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities within them, you''ll thrive as part of the Amgen team.

Senior Associate Analytical Chemistry

Amgen is seeking a highly motivated separations scientist for the Discovery Analytical Chemistry group to work in our state-of-the-art research and development facility in Thousand Oaks, CA. The successful candidate will help discover medicines of tomorrow through the development and use of chromatographic methods for the analysis and purification of small molecules. You will utilize a broad range of chromatographic instruments and technologies, including but not limited to HPLC, HPLC-MS, SFC-MS, mass-directed purification, and preparative SFC.

You will support medicinal chemistry and discovery research by performing analytical characterization and purification of small molecules, while contributing to continuous improvement efforts focused on process efficiency, assay expansion, and laboratory capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative team of scientists using state-of-the-art instrumentation in a newly redesigned laboratory environment, while developing technical expertise in pharmaceutical R&D.

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a go-getter with these qualifications.

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field
• Or:
  Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and 2 years of directly related experience
• Or:
  Associate's degree in Chemistry or a related field and 4 years of directly related experience
• Or:
  High school diploma / GED and 6 years of directly related experience

• Degree in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience with chromatographic techniques, including HPLC and LC/MS; exposure to analytical or preparative SFC is a plus
• Experience with small-molecule analysis and purification in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology research environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team-based research setting

As we work to develop treatments that care for others, we also care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we will 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 base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising 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. This includes:

• 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.

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Final date to receive applications:
Amgen does not have an Final date to receive applications 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.

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