Engineer Process Development Environmental & Contamination Control

Amgen; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus program

Stock-based incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, is seeking a Process Development professional. In this role, you'll provide technical support for technology transfer and process optimization, working alongside a cross-functional team to ensure successful manufacturing operations. This opportunity offers strong career growth potential in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in engineering or operations, particularly in cGMP-regulated environments. Amgen provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, medical coverage, and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing and quality for Environmental Contamination Control.
• Provide technical support to resolve production issues.
• Monitor process performance and suggest improvements.
• Apply engineering principles for process optimization.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration skills

Education

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering or Operations experience

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Engineering or Operations experience

Master’s degree

Tools

EBR

DeltaV

Job description

What You Will Do

In this vital role, you will join the Process Development team in a highly matrixed environment supporting commercial programs at the Amgen Rhode Island site. You will work with a cross‑functional team of engineers and scientists to provide technical process support for technology transfer, process performance qualification, continued process monitoring, and deviation resolution for both existing products and new product introductions with a primary focus on environmental contamination control. The site operates two multiproduct facilities that manufacture a diverse portfolio of innovative biologic and biosimilar medicines.

This role offers strong opportunities for career growth and professional development. You will strengthen your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while building influence across Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Information Systems. The position also provides broad exposure to the technical and operational aspects of a commercial bulk drug manufacturing facility.

Core Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with manufacturing, engineering and quality to fulfill key objectives specific to Environmental Contamination Control (ECC).
• Provide real‑time technical support to manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and resolve complex process issues.
• Monitor process performance and operational trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend effective troubleshooting strategies.
• Apply engineering principles, statistical analysis, and design of experiments to investigate processing issues and drive process optimization.
• Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, and other cross‑functional partners to support commercial operations.
• Support key regulatory and quality activities, including process performance qualification, continued process verification, deviations, change control, and process validation documentation.
• Stay current with evolving industry, scientific, and regulatory trends and contribute to the review and authorship of relevant sections of global regulatory filings.

What We Expect Of You

The dedicated professional we seek is a great problem solver with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering or Operations experience.
• Associate’s degree and 6 years of Engineering or Operations experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Engineering or Operations experience.
• Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment supporting cGMP‑regulated operations, engineering, manufacturing, or quality systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience with systems and processes such as EBR, DeltaV, deviations, CAPA, and change control.
• Technical understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including upstream and downstream operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• 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.

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.