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Process Development Sr Associate

Amgen
4 hours ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Operations
Process Development Sr Associate

What You Will Do
- Participate in the planning and design of formulation and process development studies using basic science/engineering skills
- Execute and document laboratory studies with high accuracy (e.g., UF/DF, filtration, freeze-thaw, stability)
- Evaluate product and process performance through analytical testing (e.g., U/HPLC, particle analysis, moisture content)
- Perform data analysis using statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, SAS)
- Use advanced digital tools to automate data structuring, analyze large/diverse datasets, and build visualizations
- Author/review technical protocols and reports
- Share study designs, results, and technical challenges in team meetings

Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree completed by June 2026 OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience OR
- Associate’s degree and 4 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience OR
- High school diploma/GED and 6 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics, or related field
- 2+ years in pharmaceuticals/biotechnology including process characterization, formulation development, equipment design/implementation, and technology transfers
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical/biotechnology process development
- Knowledge of drug product unit operations (e.g., ultrafiltration/diafiltration, filling, filtration, mixing) and experience with analytical techniques (SEC, CEX, HIAC, MFI)
- Proficiency in statistical software (SAS, JMP, or Minitab)
- Programming experience (Python, R, MATLAB), database languages (SQL), and data visualization tools (Tableau, Spotfire, D3js)
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment; critical thinking/problem solving; independent research; strong organization and attention to detail; excellent oral/written communication

Benefits (Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility)
- Comprehensive employee benefits including retirement and savings plan, medical/dental/vision, life/disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus (or sales-based incentive for field sales)
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible

Application Instructions
- Apply now at careers.amgen.com
- No application deadline; applications accepted until sufficient number received or a candidate is selected
- Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed