Associate Manufacturing – Component Prep (Night Shift)

1044 Amgen Manufacturing Limited LLC; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models where possible

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking an Associate Manufacturing – Component Prep for the night shift to support 24/7 production. You will operate equipment, document activities, and ensure quality and safety using established SOPs and electronic systems.

The role requires strong attention to detail, English and Spanish communication, and the ability to follow procedures in a fast-paced biotech environment. Training provided; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Life/Natural Science or Engineering or related field.
• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient with basic computer operations and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment independently after training.
• Record activities and verify data using electronic systems.
• Follow SOPs, cGMPs and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with engineers and leads to resolve issues.
• Maintain clean, audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Good documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate’s Degree + 6 months manufacturing

High school/GED + 2 years manufacturing

Tools

SAP

PCS

MS Office

Job description

Career Category Manufacturing 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. 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 – COMPONENT PREP (NIGHT SHIFT)

What you will do

• Operate manufacturing equipment independently post-training, ensuring consistent execution of daily production tasks.
• Conduct operations on specialized equipment (Autoclaves, Parts Washers, Ultrasonic and Stopper Processor System etc ) 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, PCS, batch records).
• Complete documentation promptly and compliantly, applying GDP for traceability and audit readiness within the Electronic Batch Record (EBR) 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 of the product as part of the cleanings.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and collaborate with engineers, mechanics, or leads for complex issues.
• 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

Basic Qualifications

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

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

• 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 and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen