Associate Manufacturing-Nights

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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 - Nights

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will perform operations in the Manufacturing area, specifically Inoculation/Seeds. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities include:

• Perform and monitor critical processes, complete routine validation protocols, and regularly draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOPs, and technical reports.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions.

• Participate on cross-functional teams and represent the Inoc/Seeds group.

• May be responsible for NC/CAPA’s and Change Control records.

• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.

In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule (D Shift). This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on-boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).

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 self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school/GED + 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience OR

• Associate’s + 6 months of manufacturing or operations work experience OR

• Bachelor’s

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of small scale bioreactors, wave bioreactors, and aseptic processing.

• CFR and Regulatory knowledge

• Mechanical ability/expertise

• Knowledge of WIP lab equipment and computers, with LIMS access

• Basic statistical mathematical skills

• Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge

• Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area

• Ability to demonstrate technical writing capability with Trackwise access

• Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills

• Independently collaborate with outside resources

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

• Basic troubleshooting skills on bioreactors

• Experience with Delta V, RD’s

• Experience with lab equipment/testing

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