MCS Manufacturing Associate

Career Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

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.

Associate Manufacturing

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role, you will work in a dynamic production environment at the Amgen Thousand Oaks Drug Product Packaging & Assembly plant supporting flexible and agile device assembly and packaging organization providing product in support of clinical trials across the globe and testing for device development. Under general supervision, employee will perform semi-complex processes operations in the Manufacturing area. This individual will be responsible for performing the following:

• Executing drug product packaging and assembly activities, respectively.

• Support planning & organization (time, staff, lines, materials, equipment).

• Organize and lead team meetings.

• Supporting problem-solving sessions by serving as SME as needed.

• Divide work/tasks by providing clear guidance and instructions to the team.

• Drive continuous improvement with the team and act as coach for production activities.

• Collaborate with Line Owner and FLM on process/equipment investigations.

• Fill gaps in the production lines and support as required.

• Performing initial review of manufacturing batch records.

• Maintaining a safe environment while adhering to compliance standards and by identifying additional preventative measures.

• Crafting and/or revising standard procedures.

• Elevating critical and impactful events to management.

• Utilizing appropriate systems for job duties (SAP, MES, QMTS, and LIMS etc.).

• Provide SME support to Line Owners and NPI leads as needed.

• Initiating quality records and supporting triage.

• Assembly of a variety of combination products such as Auto Injectors and Automated Mini Dosers utilizing Semi-Automated Assembly Equipment.

• Bottling of small molecule tablets via manual process or automated processing.

• Assembly of vial sleeve and label and packaging of -70-degree C product.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school/GED + 2 years Manufacturing or military experience OR

• Associate’s + 6 months Manufacturing or military experience OR

• Bachelor’s

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFR and Regulatory knowledge.

• Mechanical ability.

• Knowledge of WIP lab equipment and computers.

• Basic statistical mathematical skills.

• Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge.

• Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area.

• Ability to understand and apply basic chemistry, biology and physical principles.

• Basic troubleshooting skills on Purification equipment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a challenging and fast-paced work 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.