Associate Manfacturing

Amgen SA; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Amgen seeks an Associate Manufacturing professional to support development, clinical, and commercial activities at the Thousand Oaks Drug Substance plant. Under supervision, perform operations per SOPs, assist with batches, and help uphold quality and safety standards.

You will work in a dynamic production environment, set up and sanitize equipment, and follow MPs/SOPs while contributing to continuous improvement and documentation reviews. A team-oriented, proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school/GED with 2 years in Manufacturing/Operations or Associate’s with 6 months experience or a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to follow SOPs, MPs, and safety policies at all times.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on operations: set-up, cleaning, and sanitization of manufacturing equipment.
• Preparing buffers/media per defined MPs and SOPs.
• Adhering to GMP documents with safety and compliance.
• Performing/monitoring processes with basic troubleshooting.
• In-process sampling of equipment and analytical equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Direction following

Initiative

Positive work environment

Problem solving

Follow detailed protocols

Multitasking

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school/GED + 2 years Manufacturing/Operations

Associate’s + 6 months Manufacturing/Operations

Bachelor’s

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, 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.

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 Substance plant supporting development, clinical, and commercial activities. Under general supervision, employee will perform operations in the Manufacturing area. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on operations: set-up, cleaning, and sanitization of various manufacturing equipment

• Preparing buffers/media per defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Following GMP documents (SOPs, MPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance

• Performing and monitoring critical processes with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting

• Performing in-process sampling of equipment and operating analytical equipment

• Performing washroom activities: clean small-scale and large-scale equipment used in production activities

• Maintaining an organized and clean workspace

• Working in a clean room environment wearing steel toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet, and gloves when performing all work

• Initiating quality deviation records

• Drafting and revising documents (SOPs, MPs)

• Identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements related to routine functions

• Assisting in the review of documentation for assigned functions (example: batch records)

• Performing activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work

• Working around high-pressure systems and occasionally working around heavy equipment

• Available to work various shifts (Days, Swings, Graves, Weekends, Holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs, 3 or 4x12hrs) as dictated by the production schedule

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The manufacturing professional we seek is a go getter with these qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school/GED + 2 years of Manufacturing /Operations experience OR

• Associate’s + 6 months Manufacturing /Operations experience OR

• Bachelor’s

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and/or Life Sciences

• Mechanically inclined

• Able to work in teams to complete operational tasks

• Ability to take direction well, follow documents and policies at all times

• Ability to take initiative

• Create a positive work environment through interactions with team members

• Person will have strong capability of scientific/engineering/laboratory analysis, troubleshooting and ability to apply advanced problem solving skills

• Ability to develop and follow detailed protocols

• Independently motivated with ability to multi-task and work in teams

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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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.

Sponsorship

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.