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**Process Development Senior Scientist - Attribute Sciences**
**What you will do**
Let's do this! Let's change the world!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Amgen Biologics Pivotal Attribute Sciences team based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this role you will:
+ Architect and deploy end-to-end assay automation including sample prep, instrument integration, data processing, and report generation to reduce hands-on time and increase lab efficiency.
+ Develop, qualify/validate, and transfer protein analytical methods (e.g., CE-SDS, IEX, SEC, LC-MS), leveraging automation to improve throughput, reproducibility, and data integrity.
+ Lead training, qualification, and transfer from our process development labs to our global quality network partners.
+ Interpret analytical results, author and review technical protocols/reports, and contribute to analytical CMC sections in regulatory filing documents including IND and BLAs.
+ Serve as analytical subject matter expert supporting characterization studies, data analysis, and investigations while interfacing and collaborating with our functional partners in a matrix environment.
+ Design and execute late‑stage process/product characterization and forced‑degradation studies utilizing protein chemistry, separation sciences, mass spectrometry, and lab automation.
+ Drive automation-enabled innovation in Process Development by standardizing methods and applying DoE to reduce assay cycle time and raise first-pass transfer rates.
**What we expect of you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Scientific experience OR
+ Master's degree and 3 years of Scientific experience OR
+ Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable]
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
+ 5+ years of experience in industrial analytical laboratories supporting characterization of protein therapeutics, including experience coordinating with QC laboratories to execute method transfers, validations and troubleshooting
+ In-depth expertise in multiple analytical techniques (i.e., SE-HPLC, IEX, CE-SDS, LC-MS); characterization of protein modifications
+ Expertise with laboratory automation including liquid handlers, pipetting robots, and automation software
+ Experience in method transfers, method validation, method troubleshooting, and complex investigations
+ Familiarity with and understanding of United States Pharmacopeia (USP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidance documents related to analytical method transfer and validation
+ Experience in authoring and reviewing regulatory submissions, especially module 3 (Quality) common technical documents for IND/BLA submissions
+ Proficiency in solving complex problems; ability to work independently, proactively seek outside resources and collaboration, effectively plan and follow through on complex projects
**What you can expect from us**
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.**
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