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Amgen is currently seeking a talented Process Development Associate to join our Drug Substance Technologies - Synthetics (DSTS) group in Cambridge, MA. Amgen’s DSTS group within Process Development (PD) is responsible for the invention, development, and implementation of drug substance manufacturing processes and technologies to advance Amgen's exciting portfolio of synthetic and hybrid assets.. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and team-oriented individual with prior lab-based research experience in organic chemistry or biochemistry/chemical biology.. Support cGMP manufacturing and technology transfer to our internal manufacturing facilities and external contract manufacturers. Bachelor degree in organic chemistry or biochemistry/chemical biology with undergraduate research experience in synthetic methodology, total synthesis, peptide/protein chemistry, oligonucleotide chemistry, or synthetic/conjugation chemistry. Demonstrated ability to work in a chemistry laboratory with minimal supervision and familiarity with analytical techniques such as NMR, HPLC, MS, IR, Raman, etc.

process development associate

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You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.
Process Development Associate – Drug Substance Technologies Synthetics
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What you will do
Amgen is currently seeking a talented Process Development Associate to join our Drug Substance Technologies - Synthetics (DSTS) group in Cambridge, MA. Amgen’s DSTS group within Process Development (PD) is responsible for the invention, development, and implementation of drug substance manufacturing processes and technologies to advance Amgen's exciting portfolio of synthetic and hybrid assets. Associates in our team collaborate with chemists, process engineers, and attribute scientists to support drug substance manufacturing from early to late-stage development. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and team-oriented individual with prior lab-based research experience in organic chemistry or biochemistry/chemical biology.
Key Responsibilities:
Follows established procedures to perform assignments with detailed instructions on the process and expectations
Works routinely with a supervisor to advance projects within required deadlines.
Support the development of safe, robust, and cost-effective processes to manufacture synthetic and hybrid drug substances
Support cGMP manufacturing and technology transfer to our internal manufacturing facilities and external contract manufacturers
Support process characterization activities, including process understanding and modeling
Contribute to drug substance development teams by providing experimental results, technical updates, documentation, data interpretation, etc.
Follows good laboratory documentation practices and standard operating procedures
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The scientific professional we seek will possess these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry/Chemical Biology completed by June 2024
OR
Associate’s degree Chemistry or Biochemistry/Chemical Biology and 2 years of industry experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 4 years of industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in organic chemistry or biochemistry/chemical biology with undergraduate research experience in synthetic methodology, total synthesis, peptide/protein chemistry, oligonucleotide chemistry, or synthetic/conjugation chemistry
Demonstrated ability to work in a chemistry laboratory with minimal supervision and familiarity with analytical techniques such as NMR, HPLC, MS, IR, Raman, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on projects
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
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.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.

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