Associate Scientist Pharmaceutical, Material Chemical Engineering USA 2186 views

Amgen is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and collaborative Associate Scientist to serve as a member of Amgen’s Drug Product development team, providing hands-on formulation and process expertise during the development of clinical and commercial formulations for solid oral dosage forms.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree and 2 years of scientific experience

OR

2. Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant field of study
2. 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on oral solid dosage forms
3. In depth understanding of typical unit operations for the manufacture of oral solid dosage forms (i.e. granulation, roller compaction, drying, milling, blending, compression, film coating, etc.)
4. High level of proficiency on Roller Compaction using equipment with different configurations
5. Experience in optimization and scale-up studies using QbD principles
6. Experience interacting with Contract Research/Manufacturing Organizations
7. Experience on non-solid dosage forms (i.e. parenterals, drug delivery systems, etc.), design of experiments, and unique technologies
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication competencies that enable effective management and resolution of complex project-related issues involving collaborations with multiple functional areas

Amgen is a leading global biotechnology company, with a mission to serve patients around the world. Medicines have made a dramatic difference in the lives of millions.

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