Associate Manufacturing - AML 7

Biopharma Careers; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Flexible work models

Retirement and savings plan

Job summary

Amgen Manufacturing Limited in Puerto Rico is seeking an Associate Manufacturing to support life-changing therapies. You will operate manufacturing equipment, monitor processes, and ensure quality and safety across a 24x7 production environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or equivalent, with options for Associates or high school plus experience; bilingual English/Spanish is valued and training is provided. Strong documentation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; OR Associate’s + 6 months manufacturing experience; OR High school/GED + 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Educational background in Life/Natural Science and/or Engineering.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Computer Based Training (CBT).
• Strong documentation and adherence to SOPs, GDP, and cGMPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment independently post-training.
• Handle equipment like bioreactors, autoclaves, and buffer/media prep per procedures.
• Record activities and verify data in electronic systems.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols; participate in shift-based production in a 24x7 environment.
• Support investigations and provide data for root-cause analyses.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Documentation skills

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate’s Degree

High school/GED

Tools

SAP

Symphony

SCADA

Job description

Career Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

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 - AML 7

What you will do

In this vital role, you will support the manufacturing of life-changing therapies at Amgen Manufacturing Limited in Puerto Rico. You’ll be part of a 24x7 operation, ensuring safe and efficient production through equipment operation, procedural compliance, and teamwork, on any shift, any day, where your contribution makes a difference.

• Operate manufacturing equipment independently post-training, ensuring consistent execution of daily production tasks.
• Conduct operations on specialized equipment (e.g., bioreactors, buffer/media prep, autoclaves, part washers) per established procedures to maintain quality and compliance.
• Monitor equipment, workspaces, and outputs to ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met.
• Adhere to SOPs, cGMPs, and safety protocols using reader-doer or similar methods.
• Accurately record activities and verify data using electronic systems (e.g., SAP, Symphony, SCADA, batch records).
• Complete documentation promptly and compliantly, applying GDP for traceability and audit readiness.
• Review SOPs regularly and seek clarification when needed to ensure safe and accurate task execution.
• Identify and elevate equipment or process deviations per SOPs.
• Perform monitoring, sampling, testing, and operate pumps, sterile tube welders, and aseptic connectors.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and collaborate with engineers, mechanics, or leads for complex issues.
• Support investigations and root-cause analyses to resolve issues and enhance performance.
• Collaborate with peers, leads, and trainers to meet goals and maintain a respectful, team-oriented culture.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and assist during downtime or as directed to sustain workflow.
• Participate in daily meetings and use communication tools to align with production needs.
• Demonstrate commitment, flexibility, and attention to detail in a dynamic, 24/7 production environment.

What we expect of you

We are all different! Yet, we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Associate Manufacturing professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• OR
• Associate’s + 6 months of Manufacturing work experience
• OR
• High school/GED + 2 years of Manufacturing work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational background in Life/Natural Science and/or Engineering
• Minimal work experience in a manufacturing GMP regulated environment
• Robust knowledge and proven successful track execution of Good Manufacturing Procedures.
• Intermediate Mathematics and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient performing assembling disassembling, operating and understanding equipment per procedures.
• Knowledge with basic computer operations, such as ability to navigate in MS Office, use email, and complete training using Computer Based Training (CBT).
• Organization skills and talent to perform assignments with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Capacity to follow written procedures, recognize and report malfunctions and make adjustments to equipment.
• Good documentation skills.
• Written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.

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.

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 & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• 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.

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.

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.