Associate Manufacturing Nights

BioSpace; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% shift differential

Premium pay on Sundays

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Associate Manufacturing I - Nights to join the ARI Manufacturing team in Rhode Island for high-volume production. The role involves operating per SOPs, working in a Laminar Flow Hood, and supporting a rotating 7PM-7AM schedule with on-site work at Amgen Rhode Island.

Onboarding is 2–6 weeks with daytime hours initially. The candidate will perform and monitor critical processes, draft procedures, and participate in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school/GED with 2 years manufacturing experience
• Associate degree plus 6 months experience in manufacturing or operations
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Basic troubleshooting on production equipment

Responsibilities

• Operate per SOPs and perform operations in a Laminar Flow Hood
• Monitor critical processes and draft/ revise Manufacturing Procedures and reports
• Troubleshoot and review documentation for assigned functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and own deviations
• Identify improvements related to CAPAs or Continuous Improvement
• Maintain an inspection-ready workspace and organize material inventory
• Interface with DeltaV/EBRs to complete operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Manufacturing I - Nights

What You Will Do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will in one of the two manufacturing facilities on site at Amgen Rhode Island. Successful candidates will join the ARI Manufacturing team, focused on ongoing, high-volume production.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform operations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Perform operations in a Laminar Flow Hood as required.
• Perform and monitor critical processes, complete routine validation protocols and regularly draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOP's and technical reports.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions.
• May participate on cross-functional teams and represent the manufacturing teams.
• May also be responsible for owning deviations.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements related to CAPAs or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining an inspection ready workspace.
• Organizing and maintaining material inventory in the manufacturing space.
• Interfacing with multiple computer systems (Delta V/EBRs) simultaneously to complete operations or troubleshoot issues on the floor.

In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule. The rotating shift offers several benefits, with an average of 14 days on shift per month with every other weekend off. This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on-boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).

What We Expect Of You

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.

Basic Qualifications

• High school/GED + 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience OR
• Associates + 6 months of manufacturing or operations work experience OR
• Bachelors Degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 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.

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.