Senior Scientist -- Synthetics Separations

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Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Senior Scientist - Synthetics Separations

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will help discover the medicines of tomorrow through the development and use of chromatographic methods for the analysis and purification of small and hybrid (peptides, siRNA, oligonucleotides, mRNA) molecules.

Utilizing a diverse set of Analytical tools and technologies, such as (but not limited to) RPLC, SFC, chromatography modeling, advanced analytical and preparative-scale purification. The successful candidate is also expected to assist in research efforts directed at improving process efficiencies, expanding the range of assays and applications, building state-of-the-art analytical capabilities, and improving technologies and infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented group of scientists using state-of-the-art equipment in a newly redesigned laboratory

• Chromatographic method development and in silico modeling

• Chiral and achiral purifications across a wide range of scales (g 100 g)

• Process improvement to create more efficient operation

• What we expect of you

  We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications

  Basic Qualifications:

• PhD with relevant post-doc or industry experience

• Or

• Master's degree and 3 years experience

• Or

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masterss degree in organic chemistry, or analytical chemistry. 6+ years of relevant experience with chromatographic analysis and/or purification of small molecules in a pharmaceutical R&D environment.

• Exposure to SFC, LC/MS, mass directed purification, analytical/preparative SFC, knowledge of other analytical techniques (NMR, MS)

• Chromatography hands-on experience

• Creative problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Authored scientific publications.

• Interest in building new analytical capabilities to enable analysis and purification of complex modalities.

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, well 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

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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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.

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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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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