Amgen · 1 day ago
Process Development Associate – Large Molecule Release Testing
US - California - Thousand Oaks
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$83K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expAmgen is a biotechnology company focused on serving patients with serious illnesses. The Process Development Associate role involves supporting large molecule release testing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality in the development of therapies.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Cell culture maintenance, reagents/media/buffer preparation, and relevant support
Routine laboratory maintenance such as restocking, ordering, and assistance in safety actions and audit readiness
Performing cell-based assays, binding assays, ELISA and qPCR assays etc
Generating robust and reliable data, organizing and reporting data in a validated system under minimal direction
Supporting method hand-off and troubleshooting
Maintaining and updating monthly Work Order (WO) tracking for PM and calibration activities using Maximo
Managing critical reagent extensions by reviewing monthly needs, submitting requests with supporting assay data, and updating COA
Managing reagents freezer inventory through detailed manual counts and maintenance of inventory tracking records
Coordinating monthly pipette calibration, including collection, verification of WO closure, and initiation of HLEE investigations for out-of-tolerance results
Qualification
Required
High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Scientific experience OR
Associate's degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
B.S. or M.S. Degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry or related technical subject area
Demonstrated ability in the biotech industry, including but not limited to GxP regulations
Experience in cell culture, cell-based bioassay, immunoassays, and qPCR etc
Experience developing, qualifying, and testing analytical methods
Excellent documentation skills, including an understanding of GxP requirements
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills and attention to detail
Benefits
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.
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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