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Senior Associate – Analytical Chemistry

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Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026

Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS
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At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 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. 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.

Our 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.

Senior Associate – Analytical Chemistry

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's 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.

Auto req ID
462144BR

Minimum Education Required
High School/GED

Job_Category
Health/Medical other

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
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

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and 2 years of directly related experience

Or

Associate's 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, we'll 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.

Salary Range

79,428.00 USD - 100,322.00 USD

City*
Thousand Oaks

State*
California

Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

Affiliate Sponsor
Amgen

Salary Range
$75,000-$100,000

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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