Associate Manufacturing - Days (A Shift)

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.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will In this role, you will perform operations in Manufacturing (AR30), specifically in downstream operations, at Amgen's innovative Rhode Island facility. You will perform and monitor critical processes associated with protein purification while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records.

Additional Responsibilities:

• →

  Perform in-process sampling of drug substance applying analytical equipment.

• →

  Perform hands-on operations that include inspecting and installing single use components, chromatography operations, UF/DF operations, sample analysis, drug substance fill operations and breaking down vessels.

• →

  Perform technical writing to draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, Deviations, Safety Reporting, and Equipment logs.

• →

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

• →

  Opportunities to participate in cross-functional teams to expand technical background in the bio-technologies industry.

• →

  Identify, recommend and implement improvements related to CAPAs or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• →

  Maintaining an inspection ready work space.

• →

  Organizing and maintaining material inventory in the manufacturing space.

• →

  Collaborating with multiple computer systems (Delta V/LIMS/EBRs) simultaneously to complete operations or troubleshoot issues on the floor.

This role is expected to work a 12-hour shift on a rotating schedule. The shift pattern will be 7AM-7PM, with a two-week rotation covering 7 days per rotation. 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. The schedule during the initial on-boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is an excellent teammate with these 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 Degree in a related field

• 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

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

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.