Associate Manufacturing - Cell Culture
Associate Manufacturing - Cell Culture
US - California - Thousand Oaks Apply NowJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
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Associate Manufacturing- Cell Culture
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this dynamic role you will perform operations for cell culture production. Responsibilities include:
- Hands-on operation, set-up, cleaning, and sanitization of bioreactors and various cell culture support vessels
- Prepare buffers/media per defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Follow GMP documents (SOPs, MPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance
- Perform and monitor critical processes
- Perform in process sampling of cell culture equipment and operate analytical equipment
- Perform washroom activities; clean equipment, small to large scale, used in production activities
- Maintain an organized and clean workspace
- Work in a clean room environment wearing steel toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet and latex gloves when performing all work
- Initiate quality nonconformance reports
- Draft and revise documents (SOPs, MPs)
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions
- Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions (equipment logs, batch records)
- Available to work various shifts (day, swing, graves, weekends, holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs) as dictated by the production schedule
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Manufacturing professional we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school/GED + 2 years Manufacturing & Operations experience OR
- Associate’s + 6 months Manufacturing & Operations experience OR
- Bachelor’s
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and/or Life Sciences
- Able to work in teams to complete operational tasks
- Ability to take direction well, follow documents and policies at all times
- Ability to take initiative
- Create a positive work environment through interactions with team members
- Mechanically inclined
- Able to lift up to 50lbs and work on your feet for long durations
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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
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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.
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