Amgen · 20 hours ago
Process Development Senior Associate - Cellular Sciences - Biosafety Development Group
US - California - Thousand Oaks
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expAmgen is a pioneering biotech company focused on serving patients with serious illnesses. The Process Development Senior Associate will support patient safety by performing sterile filtration validation studies and may partake in technology development for detecting bacterial adventitious agents.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Leading and executing GMP bacterial filtration retention studies to support IND and MA filings to the FDA
Utilizing traditional or molecular assays for the detection of bacterial adventitious agents
Applying filtration knowledge and techniques to troubleshoot problems during execution of studies
Assay method development and qualification
Training other employees
Managing materials and supply inventory
Qualification
Required
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific experience OR
Associate's degree and 4 years of Scientific experience OR
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR
Master's degree
Preferred
Hands on experience with purification processes, especially filtration. Previous work assessing and validating filtration loading and performance using small-scale model devices is desired
Hands on experience with bacterial detection techniques, including molecular biology methods (e.g., qPCR); method development experience a plus
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and a desire to learn new scientific concepts
Work as a member of a small team to follow and develop methods
Demonstrate good planning and project execution skills
Clearly and concisely interpret and present data
Ability to understand, apply and evaluate biological and mathematical principles
Excellent sterile technique
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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