Senior Associate – Analytical Chemistry - Thousand Oaks, CA

Senior Associate – Analytical Chemistry – Thousand Oaks, CA

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Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS — Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard, Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please apply through the submit button and follow the next steps.

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At Amgen, our mission is to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, we have pioneered biotech to fight the world's toughest diseases in four therapeutic areas:
Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. As part of the Amgen team, you will help make a lasting impact by researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines.

The successful candidate will assist in discovering the medicines of tomorrow through the development and use of chromatographic methods for the analysis and purification of small molecules. In this role you will utilize a broad range of chromatographic instruments and technologies, including HPLC, HPLC‑MS, SFC‑MS, mass‑directed purification, and preparative SFC, supporting medicinal chemistry and discovery research. You will perform analytical characterization and purification of small molecules while contributing to continuous improvement efforts focused on process efficiency, assay expansion, and laboratory capabilities.

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field and 2 years of directly related experience.
• Or Associate’s degree in Chemistry or a related field and 4 years of directly related experience.
• Or High school diploma / GED and 6 years of directly related experience.

• Degree in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with chromatographic techniques, including HPLC and LC/MS; exposure to analytical or preparative SFC is a plus.
• Experience with small‑molecule analysis and purification in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology research environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team‑based research setting.

Amgen offers a competitive rewards plan, health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans, work/life balance, career development opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, an annual bonus program, stock‑based long‑term incentives, award‑winning time‑off plans, and flexible work models where possible.

Salary Range: $79,428 – $100,322 US (annual). 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.

Thousand Oaks, California

Full‑time

Mid‑Senior level

Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

Amgen

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