November 5, 2024

Amgen

West Greenwich

Manufacturing 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.

Associate Manufacturing I - Days

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. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), these can include bioreactor cleaning, steaming, inoculation, etc., operations.

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 manufacturing teams.
May also have the responsibility of owning deviations/CAPAs.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.

This position is for the AR5 A shift Upstream Cell Culture (Perfusion, Production, Harvest - PPH) team. The successful candidate will be expected to join a shift team working a 12-hour shift. The shift pattern will be 7AM-7PM with a two-week rotation covering 7 days per week. The rotating shift offers several benefits, with an average of 14 days on shift per month with every other weekend off. In addition, any Sundays worked receive Premium pay.

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 an xcellnt teammate 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
Bachelors

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations such as purification, cell culture, aseptic processing, etc.
Knowledge of Single-use-Systems
CFR and Regulatory knowledge
Mechanical ability/expertise
Basic statistical mathematical skills
Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area
Demonstrated technical writing capability
Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills
Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment
Experience with Delta V
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
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
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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.

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.