Associate Scientist - Analytical Sciences - NB50246190 - Thousand Oaks, CA

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients.The candidate will be responsible for HPLC and mass spectrometry method development, method qualification and sample testing for excipients and process reagents in samples containing high concentrations of protein and in in-process samples from bio-pharmaceutical purification processes.Bachelors degree and at least three years of laboratory experience including proficient utilization of Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, IC and UV-Vis. It is expected that the candidate will have the ability to independently design and carry out experiments using a wide range of chromatographic techniques and mass spectrometry. The candidate should be able to maintain analytical equipment in working order and troubleshoot instrumentation issues. The candidate is expected to independently interpret data, draw conclusions, and write technical reports.Preferred Qualifications:Masters degreeExperience in development of reagent clearance and excipient testing methods, and familiarity with biopharmaceutical and bioanalytical method development would be a plus. Amgen is the leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry. Our mission is to serve patients. We foster a culture of innovation, using our expertise in advanced science and technology to find new and better medicines to fight serious illness. For more information about Amgen, our visionary science, and our powerful medicines, visit: www.amgen.com Company: Amgen USA Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 91319 Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Reference Code: 50246190