Scientist Full-time

Process Development Scientist

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.

Duties: Provide training, troubleshooting, and oversight of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses; Analyses include size-exclusion, cation and anion exchange, affinity, and reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography and/or ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC); Perform hands-on testing support of the HPLC/UHPLC methods; Implement new HPLC/UHPLC methods including, drafting test method standard operating procedures, performing familiarization runs, and documenting method establishment in method transfer reports; Perform and trend assay control charts to monitor the performance of all HPLC/UHPLC testing; Interface with analytical method developers and team leads on method performance; Perform technology development to improve the speed and compliance; Qualify HPLC/UHPLC methods to enable transfer of methods to a quality control laboratory; and Collaborate with partner organizations during commercial process development, process characterization, and process validation studies to support marketing applications. May telecommute. Supervises direct reports.

Requirements: Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a chemistry-related occupation. Position requires 3 years of experience in the following:

Developing, executing, and troubleshooting analytical test methods utilizing high performance liquid chromatography; Qualifying and transferring analytical test methods following pharmaceutical industry guidelines; Operation and data analysis with chromatography data software such as Waters Empower, Agilent Chemstation, or OpenLab; Investigating out of trend and out of specification analytical test results; Training analysts on the operation of high-performance liquid chromatography equipment and the interpretation of chromatography data for biological and small molecule drug candidates; and Executing analytical tests in accordance with the United States or international pharmacopoeia.

Job type: Full Time position. The annual salary for this position in the U.S. is $151,674.00 per year. Also, this position offers stock, retirement, medical, life and disability insurance and eligibility for an annual bonus or for sales roles, other incentive compensation. For more details visit

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 does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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.