Process Development Senior Associate – Attribute Sciences

Process Development Senior Associate – Attribute Sciences What you will do

In this vital role you will join the Pre‑Pivotal Attribute Sciences group in Thousand Oaks, California. The Process Development Senior Associate will support analytical documentation, stability reporting, and laboratory execution for early‑phase biotherapeutic programs. This role will contribute to the Attribute Sciences Team Lead (ASTL) Center of Excellence by helping deliver high‑quality, well‑documented outputs and consistent ways of working across programs.

The successful candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound documentation practices, hands‑on experience with protein analytical laboratory techniques, and a proactive, curious mindset. This role is well suited for someone who is eager to learn established analytical workflows, contribute to continuous improvement, and work collaboratively in a dynamic program environment.

• Generate, review, and organize analytical data from protein characterization and release/stability‑supporting methods, including capillary electrophoresis, size exclusion chromatography by UHPLC, HPLC charge variant analysis by CEX, protein concentration, and enzyme digest workflows.
• Support routine laboratory execution, sample analysis, data review, and troubleshooting for established protein analytical methods.
• Prepare and maintain clear, accurate documentation to support stability reports, analytical deliverables, and records in alignment with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Contribute to process improvements and standardized ways of working that improve documentation quality, reporting efficiency, and consistency across Pre‑Pivotal Biologics.
• Use available digital tools and templates to improve organization, traceability, and efficiency of analytical documentation and stability reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with scientists and cross‑functional partners to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant analytical documentation.

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.

• Master’s degree
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of scientific experience
• Associate’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience
• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of scientific experience

• Strong documentation skills, including the ability to organize data, write clearly, maintain accurate records, and support stability report preparation.
• Hands‑on experience with protein analytical laboratory techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, size exclusion chromatography by UHPLC, HPLC charge variant analysis by CEX, protein concentration, enzyme digests, or related methods.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and ability to learn established workflows quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize scientific information clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, team‑based settings.
• Commitment to data integrity, compliance, GDP, and adaptability in a dynamic program environment.
• Proactive, curious, and continuous improvement‑oriented mindset, with enthusiasm for improving how work gets done.

We support your professional and personal growth and well‑being through a competitive benefits package and a collaborative culture.

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 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…