Process Development Associate Scientist Attribute Sciences

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

124d • $96,605 - $119,055 • Hybrid

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of Scientific experience OR Master's degree and 1 year of Scientific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in data science and digital tools, including: Python for data manipulation, automation, and analysis.
• SQL for querying relational databases.
• Visualization platforms such as Spotfire, Databricks, or Tableau for creating actionable insights.
• Hands-on experience with liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and strong understanding of protein biophysical properties.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-based settings.
• Attention to detail, compliance with GDP, and ability to adapt to dynamic priorities.
• A proactive, curious, and innovative mindset, with enthusiasm for applying digital solutions to scientific challenges.

Responsibilities

• Generate, analyze, and critically evaluate analytical data (LC, CE, mass spectrometry, and related methods).
• Support analytical method optimization, method verification, troubleshooting.
• Provide technical leadership and identify opportunities for automation to reduce manual, repetitive tasks.
• Actively contribute to process improvements and strategy development that promote consistent and efficient practices across Pre-Pivotal Biologics.
• Increase utilization of AI tools and digital analytics platforms to improve efficiency and insight generation.
• Steward analytical deliverables with accuracy, compliance, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Benefits

• 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree