Process Development Associate
Amgen
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Operations
Process Development Associate
What You Will Do
- Contribute to project team goals such as improving process yield and robustness, and scaling-up processes to manufacturing sites
- Perform small-scale bioprocess experiments covering upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification)
- Maintain cell cultures in shake flasks, culture bags, and benchtop bioreactors
- Conduct purification experiments including protein chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF operations
- Program automation for benchtop bioreactors, chromatography systems, and robotic liquid handling systems
- Design experiments and interpret data using in-house visualization/analytics tools
- Communicate findings via oral presentations and written documentation (technical reports and GMP documents)
- Provide scientific technical support for technology transfer of processes to manufacturing sites
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- OR Associate’s degree + 2 years of scientific experience
- OR High school diploma/GED + 4 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Chemical/Biomedical/related Engineering; Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences
- Hands-on mammalian cell culture and/or purification operations experience
- Basic understanding of cell culture, protein chromatography, and filtration principles
- Ability to solve problems using scientific/engineering principles in process development
- Strong communication/interpersonal skills; ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment
- Familiarity with design of experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis
Benefits (Total Rewards Plan—eligibility-based)
- Health and welfare plans; retirement and savings plan; life/disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; discretionary bonus; stock-based long-term incentives; time-off; flexible work models where possible
Application Instructions
- Apply now; no application deadline—applications continue until sufficient number/selecting candidate.
- Sponsorship not guaranteed.
What You Will Do
- Contribute to project team goals such as improving process yield and robustness, and scaling-up processes to manufacturing sites
- Perform small-scale bioprocess experiments covering upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification)
- Maintain cell cultures in shake flasks, culture bags, and benchtop bioreactors
- Conduct purification experiments including protein chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF operations
- Program automation for benchtop bioreactors, chromatography systems, and robotic liquid handling systems
- Design experiments and interpret data using in-house visualization/analytics tools
- Communicate findings via oral presentations and written documentation (technical reports and GMP documents)
- Provide scientific technical support for technology transfer of processes to manufacturing sites
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- OR Associate’s degree + 2 years of scientific experience
- OR High school diploma/GED + 4 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Chemical/Biomedical/related Engineering; Life Sciences; or other relevant sciences
- Hands-on mammalian cell culture and/or purification operations experience
- Basic understanding of cell culture, protein chromatography, and filtration principles
- Ability to solve problems using scientific/engineering principles in process development
- Strong communication/interpersonal skills; ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment
- Familiarity with design of experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis
Benefits (Total Rewards Plan—eligibility-based)
- Health and welfare plans; retirement and savings plan; life/disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; discretionary bonus; stock-based long-term incentives; time-off; flexible work models where possible
Application Instructions
- Apply now; no application deadline—applications continue until sufficient number/selecting candidate.
- Sponsorship not guaranteed.