Senior Process Associate Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Career Category
Process Development
Job 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.
Process Development Senior Associate - Attribute Sciences
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. 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.

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:

• Master's degree
  OR
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Scientific experience
  OR
• Associate's degree and 4 years of Scientific experience
  OR
• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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.
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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.
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Salary Range
80,044.50USD -108,295.50 USD