Process Development Associate Scientist – Attribute Sciences Full-time

Process Development Associate Scientist – Attribute Sciences

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.

Amgen's Pre-Pivotal Attribute Sciences group in Thousand Oaks, California is seeking an Associate Scientist to join a team driving smarter and connected ways of working. This role supports analytical needs for early-phase biotherapeutic development while contributing to the initiatives of the Attribute Sciences Team Lead (ASTL) Center of Excellence.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), and related analytical methods, while also leveraging AI, automation, and digital collaboration platforms to accelerate science, reduce cycle times, and improve consistency across programs.

Pre-Pivotal Attribute Sciences Scientist Key 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).

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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, we'll 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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.