Manufacturing Associate

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to serving patients through innovative biotechnology. As an Associate Manufacturing, you'll play a crucial role in supporting production processes and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. This dynamic position requires adaptability and teamwork, with responsibilities that include operating equipment, maintaining records, and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to employee growth, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in an industry-leading organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or operations is required.
• Knowledge of biotechnology operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and maintain production records.
• Monitor critical processes and draft technical documents.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Agility

Curiosity

Basic troubleshooting skills

Project management skills

Technical writing

Basic statistical skills

Education

High School/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Delta V

Lab equipment/testing

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.

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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 execution 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 onboarding phase for this role will last 2-6 weeks, during which time successful incumbents will be on an administrative schedule (Monday through Friday, approximately 8 am to 5 pm). Following the onboarding phase, the successful incumbent will be expected to join a shift team working a 12-hour shift. The shift pattern will be 7 pm - 7 am 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.

• Under general supervision, Associate will perform operations in the manufacturing area.
• Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Associate will perform and monitor critical processes, complete routine validation protocols, and regularly draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOPs, 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/CAPAs.
• 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 committed professional we seek is a team player 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
• 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 the 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.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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