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Grifols

Purification Technician I/II

Clayton, CA

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Purification Technician I/II SHIFT: 12 Hour Rotating 6a-6p // 6p-6a Summary: The Purification Technician performs fundamental tasks within a GMP environment by cleaning and maintaining the workplace ...

Grifols

Purification Technician I/II

Clayton, CA

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

The Purification Technician performs fundamental tasks within a GMP environment by cleaning and maintaining the workplace, cleaning, assembling and disassembling operating equipment per applicable ...

Grifols

Purification Technician I/II

Clayton, CA

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

The Purification Technician performs fundamental tasks within a GMP environment by cleaning and maintaining the workplace, cleaning, assembling and disassembling operating equipment per applicable ...

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How much do purification jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for purification in California is $209,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $202,300.00 and $217,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Purification vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectPurificationLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsCertifications in purification techniques, chemistry or biochemistry degreesAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in laboratory sciences or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical or biotech facilitiesGeneral labs, hospitals, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in biotech, pharmaceutical, and research industries for isolating compoundsCommon in healthcare, research, and clinical labs for testing and analysis

Purification specialists focus on isolating and refining specific compounds or substances, often requiring specialized techniques and certifications. Laboratory Technicians perform a broader range of testing and analysis tasks in various lab settings. While both roles work in laboratory environments, purification is more specialized in compound isolation, whereas laboratory technicians handle diverse testing procedures.

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Infographic showing various Purification job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $209,160 per year, or $100.6 per hour.

Associate - Protein Chemistry - Purification

Amgen

Thousand Oaks, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Career CategoryScientificJob Description
Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate - Protein Chemistry-Purification

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. Amgenisseekingahighly motivated Associateto join the Protein Therapeutics(PT)-Protein Chemistry team.PT is a multidisciplinary team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization.Weareresponsible forthe engineering, production, assessment, and finalselectionof large molecule drug candidates that advance to Process Development.

In this role, you will supportthepurificationoflargemolecule, therapeutic drug candidates, many of which are complex biologics.

Responsibilities:

  • Purifying novel and complex molecules that will be the next generation of large molecule therapeutics.

  • Contributing to theexecutionof ourprotein purification and analyticscapabilities.

  • Organizing, analyzing, and reportingfindingsto support lead candidateselection.

  • Partnering with Project, Analytics and Automation teams to advance our pipeline.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional weseekis a highly collaborative, motivated scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree inlife sciences.

OR

Associate'sdegree and4years of relevant scientific experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of protein purification, and/or protein analytics experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstratedstrong communicationskills,ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

  • Demonstratedtrack recordof independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

  • Experiencewithprotein purification, chromatography resins,instrumentation,andsoftware.

  • Familiarity with protein analytics fundamentals and techniques.

  • Familiarity with handlingand analyzinglarge datasets.

What you can expect of 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.com

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen 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.

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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