EHSS Associate

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. 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.

EHSS Associate

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

In this vital role Under the direction of the Director, Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS), the successful candidate will have responsibility for supporting various requirements outlined in site EHSS programs. This entry-level role will build responsibilities across the safety and environmental compliance disciplines.

As a core member of the site EHS team, the candidate will be expected to interact frequently with internal clients, be action oriented, and be directly engaged in the operations of the facility. Candidate will also have responsibility to manage and monitor aspects of facility safety and environmental compliance programs at the site level and manage competing priorities on a routine basis.

• Assist in the interpretation of EHS regulations to ensure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and local requirements;

• Implement and improve environmental compliance plans for programs such as air quality, storm water, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, or solid waste management;

• Perform EHS inspections throughout the facility (lab, manufacturing, construction);

• Conduct internal reviews and audits to ensure that safety and environmental procedures are being followed.

• Perform job hazard analysis and support Industrial hygiene, ergonomic, and other safety assessments as needed.

• Participate in emergency response activities and be a member of the emergency on call team on a rotating basis.

• Conduct and coordinate formal and informal EHS training for staff and contractors.

• Support EHS reviews of new material acquisitions.

• Maintain appropriate records and documentation.

• Act as an EHS representative for internal client organizations.

• Assist in Accident/Incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

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 team player with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of EHSS or Corporate Services experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 4 years of EHSS or Corporate Services experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in environmental, safety, technical, scientific or engineering fields.

• 2 + years of experience developing/supporting EHS programs within industry.

• Previous experience working within the biotechnology sector, preferably in a cGMP environment.

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

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

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