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Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.\nSince 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.\nOur 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.\nPost Doctoral Fellow\nWhat you will do\nLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role Amgen is seeking a highly motivated Process Development Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Drug Product Technologies organization. The Fellow will lead an innovative research project focused on enabling high concentration biologic drug products through particle engineering and suspension based formulation and fill/finish approaches. The Drug Product Technologies group is responsible for phase appropriate drug product formulation and fill/finish process development for large molecule modalities (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs), antibody drug conjugates (ADC’s) and fusion proteins).\nDesign and execute studies to develop high concentration protein formulations by evaluating viscosity reducing excipients and formulation strategies to enhance product performance and delivery\n\nParticipate in the execution and documentation of laboratory studies with a high degree of accuracy (e.g. UF/DF, spray drying, mixing, stability)\n\nEvaluate product and process performance through analytical testing (e.g. SEC, CEX-U/HPLC, particle analysis, moisture content)\n\nApply solid-state (SEM, DSC, DVS) methods to establish relationships among formulation composition, particle structure, stability, and product performance\n\nPerform rheological characterization of high concentration formulations and suspensions\n\nDevelop and evaluate concentrated protein suspension formulations for parenteral delivery, including assessment of device compatibility\n\nBuild a wide range of data and analytics solutions, from available commercial dashboarding tools such as TIBCO Spotfire, MS Smartsheet\n\nPerform data analysis using statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP, SAS, etc.)\n\nAuthor/review/data verify technical protocols and reports.\n\nParticipate in team meetings by sharing study results and technical challenges.\n\nAdapt to flexible working hours to accommodate project needs and team collaboration.\n\nNavigate and thrive in an environment with ambiguity, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills.\n\nWork effectively across different time zones and be respectful of diverse cultures.\n\nWhat we expect of you\nWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.\nBasic Qualifications:\nPhD at time of appointment\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with pharmaceutical/biotechnology process development\n\nAbility to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and align with company policies\n\nKnowledge of Drug Product unit operations (i.e. ultrafiltration/diafiltration, filling, filtration, mixing, etc.) and experience with relevant analytical techniques (i.e. SEC, CEX, HIAC, MFI)\n\nExperience developing spray dried particles or microparticles containing proteins, peptides, biologics, or other complex pharmaceutical modalities.\n\nUnderstanding of physical/chemical stability of proteins and how process related stresses impact molecule attributes and product quality\n\nExperience developing concentrated protein suspension formulations for prefilled syringe applications, including syringe compatibility testing, break-loose force extrusion force, injectability, and dose delivery performance\n\nProficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SAS, JMP or Minitab)\n\nExperience with programming (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB), database languages (e.g. SQL), data analytics, data modeling as well as data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Spotfire, D3js)\n\nSelf-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude\n\nCritical thinking, problem solving and independent research skills\n\nGood organizational skills with strong attention to detail\n\nExcellent communication (oral and written)\n\nWhat you can expect from us\nAs 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.\nThe 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.\nIn 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:\nA 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\nA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan\nStock-based long-term incentives\nAward-winning time-off plans\nFlexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.\nApply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.\ncareers.amgen.com\nIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.\nApplication deadline\nAmgen 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.\nSponsorship\nSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.\nAs 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.\nAmgen 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.\nWe 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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