{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d9b8781fbacf9501ce63da52","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9b8781fbacf9501ce63da52","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d9b8781fbacf9501ce63da52","title":"Engineer - Process Development","description":"Engineer - Process Development What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for supporting process development and technology transfer of Amgen's drug substance synthetics processes across all phases of development and commercialization. Chemical engineering fundamentals will be applied to generate process understanding and implement scalable drug substance processes that deliver Amgen's pipeline.\nThe Engineer will partner with a multi‑functional group of engineers and scientists through the process development cycle at Amgen develop and optimize synthetic unit operations aligned for the intended phase of technology transfer and commercial support. This includes experimental design and execution, data analysis, process risk analysis, process characterization, facility fit assessment, and in‑plant support of production operations during process execution and equipment commissioning.\nDomestic and International Travel: up to 20%\nThe Engineer will be expected to: Evaluate, select and execute standard experimental, modeling and engineering techniques for process optimization, characterization, and scale up of synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients in state‑of‑the‑art facilities.\nInitiate and complete technical tasks in lab, kilo/pilot plant, and manufacturing environments.\nAuthor documents for process understanding, transfer, risk assessment, facility fit, and development/characterization.\nFunction as a technical expert to equipment or systems regarding troubleshooting operations.\nFrequently become actively involved in daily production or development operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.\nRoutinely monitor manufacturing processes for performance indicators and operations. Suggest problem resolution, provide troubleshooting guidance and recommend process improvements.\nApply engineering principles and statistical analysis, including design of experiments, in order to solve processing issues and evaluate opportunities for process improvements.\nCommunicate and collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, and Quality departments.\nContribute to key regulatory and quality activities such as non‑conformance, process performance qualification and continued process verification.\nWhat we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Engineer professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.\nBasic Qualifications Masters degree\nBachelors degree and 2 years of engineering or operations experience\nAssociates degree and 6 years of engineering or operations experience\nHigh school diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering or operations experience\nPreferred Qualifications Academic background in Chemical Engineering\n2+ years of experience in a Process Development/Process Engineering environment, with specific experience in the implementation and support of synthetic manufacturing processes\nExperience in process scale‑up and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot and/or manufacturing scale\nBasic understanding of cGMP requirements\nExperience building and utilizing first‑principal models (reaction kinetics, mass transfer, separations, distillations, isolations, drying, and hydrodynamics) with proficiency across several modeling platforms\nKnowledge of analytical techniques and solid‑state characterization with fluency in a wide variety of techniques including HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, FTIR, LOD, TOC, FBRM, particle size determination, etc.\nBackground in statistical analysis/DoE\nWorking knowledge of standard plant operations and safety practices\nExcellent project management skills\nStrong verbal communication and presentation skills\nBenefits 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.\nIn 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:\nA 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\nA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan\nStock‑based long‑term incentives\nAward-winning time‑off plans\nFlexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.\nAmgen 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.\nWe 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. 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Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for supporting process development and technology transfer of Amgen's drug substance synthetics processes across all phases of development and commercialization. Chemical engineering fundamentals will be applied to generate process understanding and implement scalable drug substance processes that deliver Amgen's pipeline.\nThe Engineer will partner with a multi‑functional group of engineers and scientists through the process development cycle at Amgen develop and optimize synthetic unit operations aligned for the intended phase of technology transfer and commercial support. This includes experimental design and execution, data analysis, process risk analysis, process characterization, facility fit assessment, and in‑plant support of production operations during process execution and equipment commissioning.\nDomestic and International Travel: up to 20%\nThe Engineer will be expected to: Evaluate, select and execute standard experimental, modeling and engineering techniques for process optimization, characterization, and scale up of synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients in state‑of‑the‑art facilities.\nInitiate and complete technical tasks in lab, kilo/pilot plant, and manufacturing environments.\nAuthor documents for process understanding, transfer, risk assessment, facility fit, and development/characterization.\nFunction as a technical expert to equipment or systems regarding troubleshooting operations.\nFrequently become actively involved in daily production or development operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems.\nRoutinely monitor manufacturing processes for performance indicators and operations. Suggest problem resolution, provide troubleshooting guidance and recommend process improvements.\nApply engineering principles and statistical analysis, including design of experiments, in order to solve processing issues and evaluate opportunities for process improvements.\nCommunicate and collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, and Quality departments.\nContribute to key regulatory and quality activities such as non‑conformance, process performance qualification and continued process verification.\nWhat we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Engineer professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.\nBasic Qualifications Masters degree\nBachelors degree and 2 years of engineering or operations experience\nAssociates degree and 6 years of engineering or operations experience\nHigh school diploma / GED and 8 years of engineering or operations experience\nPreferred Qualifications Academic background in Chemical Engineering\n2+ years of experience in a Process Development/Process Engineering environment, with specific experience in the implementation and support of synthetic manufacturing processes\nExperience in process scale‑up and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot and/or manufacturing scale\nBasic understanding of cGMP requirements\nExperience building and utilizing first‑principal models (reaction kinetics, mass transfer, separations, distillations, isolations, drying, and hydrodynamics) with proficiency across several modeling platforms\nKnowledge of analytical techniques and solid‑state characterization with fluency in a wide variety of techniques including HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, FTIR, LOD, TOC, FBRM, particle size determination, etc.\nBackground in statistical analysis/DoE\nWorking knowledge of standard plant operations and safety practices\nExcellent project management skills\nStrong verbal communication and presentation skills\nBenefits 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.\nIn 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:\nA 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\nA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan\nStock‑based long‑term incentives\nAward-winning time‑off plans\nFlexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.\nAmgen 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.\nWe 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. 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