Associate Manufacturing I

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Associate Manufacturing

What you will do

• Involve in hands-on execution of the plant operations and assist in troubleshooting
• Monitor and analyze processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities
• Perform solution, equipment preparation, cell culture and purification operations as required
• Perform raw material and singe use parts staging and dispensing with additional logistical support responsibility
• Stage components for autoclaving and washing
• Perform filter integrity testing of sterilizing filters
• Support in-process testing of production samples, prior experience with analytical instrument
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support Safety audits
• Adhere to any applicable EHS requirements
• Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures and safety guidelines
• Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to interact with inspectors (internal and external)
• Ability to interpret and apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge
• Basic statistical mathematical skills
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
• Regulatory knowledge
• Understanding of analytical methods

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering and 2 years of directly related experience OR
• Associate’s Degree in Science or Engineering and 4 years of directly related experience OR
• High School Diploma in Science or Engineering / GED and 6 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of plant and unit operations (autoclave, parts washers, process equipment), good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of clean-room plant operation, prior experience and demonstration of cGMP knowledge is a plus
• Excellent self-motivated team player with hands-on attitude and good communication skills
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV, LIMS, TrackWise
• Ability and willingness to work any shift in support of operations that may include 24/7
• Ability to perform basic computer operations, such as ability to navigate in MS Office, use email, and complete training using LMS.
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
• Mechanical ability/expertise

Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company.

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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

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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.