Associate Engineer, Process Development

Amgen • Holly Springs, NC

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About The Position

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 not only features the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities but also integrates sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED and 6 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of biologics process development or commercial-scale technical support experience OR Bachelor's Degree.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering; Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences.
• Understanding of cell culture or protein purification/separation principles.
• Understanding of process scale-up, technology transfer, troubleshooting, and complex investigation.
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills, interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity in statistical analysis, analytical methods, and product quality attributes related to biological processing.

Responsibilities

• Apply a fundamental understanding of Upstream (Cell Culture) 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 process on floor process support as required.
• Provide support for regulatory filing, inspection, and other CMC activities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits aligned with local industry standards.
• Support for professional and personal growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree