Associate Manufacturing - Days

Amgen Inc.; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Stock-based incentives

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Amgen Inc. seeks an Associate Manufacturing – Days to join a team that operates equipment, maintains production records, and adheres to safety and quality standards.

You’ll start with a 2–6 week onboarding on a Mon-Fri schedule, then rotate to a 12-hour shift (7am–7pm) with every other weekend off and premium pay for Sundays. Experience with GMP, DeltaV, and lab equipment is valued.

Qualifications

• Basic manufacturing/ops qualifications listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the manufacturing area.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain production records.
• Draft and revise Manufacturing Procedures, SOPs and technical reports.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and assist in documentation reviews.
• Participate on cross-functional teams and support deviations/CAPA ownership.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements related to routine functions.

Job description

Career Category

Operations

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 – Days

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join a team of impactful manufacturing associates that leverage adaptability, agility, teamwork, and curiosity. The Manufacturing Associate I at Amgen supports the production process by operating equipment, maintaining production records, and adhering to safety and quality standards. They contribute to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.

The on-boarding phase for this role will last 2-6 weeks, during which time successful incumbents will be on an administrative schedule (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm). Following the on-boarding phase, the successful incumbent 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.

The following list offers some insight into basic expectations for our manufacturing associates.

• Under general supervision, Associate will perform operations in the manufacturing area.
• Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Associate will perform and monitor critical processes, complete routine validation protocols and regularly draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOP's and technical reports.
• Associate will also perform basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions.
• May participate on cross-functional teams and represent the manufacturing teams.
• Associate may also have the responsibility of owning deviations/CAPA's.
• In addition, Associate may identify, recommend and implement improvements related to routine functions.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated attribute] professional we seek is a committed individual 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

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.

• 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.

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.

Salary Range 70,985.20USD -96,038.80 USD

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 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. 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.

Application deadlineAmgen 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.