Sr Instrument Technician - AML 6

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients 
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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. 

Sr. Instrument Technician- AML 6

What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will perform calibration, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of instruments and control systems used across manufacturing, utilities, and analytical labs. Supporting the AML-6 Drug Substance organization, you’ll ensure that all work aligns with GMP regulations, Amgen policies, and Standard Operating Procedures—while working under a non-standard shift structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform calibrations on process and utility equipment
• Maintain accurate records for calibrations, work orders, and instrument files
• Troubleshoot and repair systems including vial/syringe fillers, autoclaves, washers, portable tanks, and other equipment
• Support spare parts inventory management
• Operate and support plant equipment; escalate complex issues to senior staff
• Assist with startup activities to ensure new equipment meets design specs
• Help update and revise SOPs and job plans for calibration and instrumentation tasks
• Configure, troubleshoot, and repair microprocessor-based instruments and controllers
• Conduct regular certification of equipment to meet standards and internal requirements
• Maintain an up-to-date cGMP training record
• Participate in training to expand knowledge of instrumentation and plant systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr. Instrument Technician professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications. 

Basic Qualifications:
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Instrumentation experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Instrumentation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
• Familiarity with areas such as manufacturing Equipment Operations/Maintenance and Process Equipment/System Maintenance
• CIP/SIP Operations and Maintenance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with basic computer applications
• Ability to work both independently and in team settings
• Problem-solving attitude with willingness to seek external resources when needed

What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. 
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including: 

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance 
• 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 and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. 
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