Process Development Associate Scientist

Company: Amgen
Location: Holly Springs
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be a part of the Process Development Drug Substance Technology group at AmgensFleXBatch Biologics Manufacturing Facility. The Process Development AssociateScientistwill help design and perform experiments at the bench scale that span the end-to-end Drug Substance process, covering cell culture and/or purification operations.In this role, you will apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges.Additionally, the Process Development AssociateScientistwillutilizeout-of-the-box thinking to contribute to technology development and willdemonstratethe desire to expand and developexpertisein cell culture and/or purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group. Perform small-scale bioprocess experiments that encompass cell culture and/or purification operations Ensure safety and compliance of process development activities Experimental design and data interpretation,leveragingin-house visualization and analytics tools Contribute within a project teamoncommercial manufacturing goals such as improving process yield and robustness, and scaling-up processes to manufacturing sites Provide scientific technical support for technology transfer of processes to manufacturing sites Communication of findings through oral presentations and written documentation (technical reports as well as GMP documents to support regulatory filings) What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The well-rounded professional we seek is a strategic problem solver with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Masters degree and 1 year of Scientific experience OR Bachelors degree and 3 years of Scientific experience Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of experience ina Biotech/Pharma Process Development and/or Manufacturing Support role for drug substance manufacturing. Understanding ofcell culture processes,influence of raw material attributes,and impact of process deviations to growth and quality attributes.Harvest and clarification processesusedfor mammalian cell culture processes. Chromatography,ultrafiltrationand normal flow filtration operations experience Chemical engineering principles for the scale up of unit operations from bench scale to commercial scale. Able to apply engineering principles and statistical analysis, including design of experiments, in-order to solve processing issues and evaluate opportunities for process improvements Excellent written and verbal communication Experience developing and managing team training workflows and strategy. Demonstrated ability to workundermoderate direction. Able to analyze and interpret data Be a self-starter with the ability to take on several projects at one time. Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing,manufacturingand delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need andleveragesitsexpertiseto strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve peoples lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the worlds leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. What you can expect of us 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, well 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 the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include: 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. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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