Senior Associate Analytical Chemistry

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: January 3, 2026

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 Associate Analytical Chemistry What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgen is seeking a highly motivated separations scientist for their Discovery Analytical Chemistry group to work in their state-of-the-art research and development facility in Thousand Oaks, CA. The successful candidate will help discover the medicines of tomorrow through the development and use of chromatographic methods for the analysis and purification of small molecules. In this vital role you will utilize a broad range of chromatographic instruments and technologies, including but not limited to HPLC, HPLC-MS, SFC-MS, mass-directed purification, and preparative SFC. The successful candidate will support medicinal chemistry and discovery research by performing analytical characterization and purification of small molecules, while also contributing to continuous improvement efforts focused on process efficiency, assay expansion, and laboratory capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative team of scientists using state-of-the-art instrumentation in a newly redesigned laboratory environment, while developing technical expertise in pharmaceutical R&D. 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 a go-getter with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Master's degree in Chemistry or related field Or Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related field and 2 years of directly related experience Or Associates degree in Chemistry or a related field and 4 years of directly related experience Or High school diploma / GED and 6 years of directly related experience Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline Hands-on experience with chromatographic techniques, including HPLC and LC/MS; exposure to analytical or preparative SFC is a plus Experience with small-molecule analysis and purification in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology research environment Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team-based research setting 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, 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 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. careers.amgen.com In 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. 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. 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.

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