Manufacturing Process Technician - Nights

Amgen Inc. (IR); West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician for night shifts. The role involves performing diverse bulk manufacturing tasks in aseptic and non-aseptic environments, following SOPs and batch records.

You will join a 12-hour night team (7am–7pm shift pattern described for rotation) and work to maintain cGMP standards while contributing to a robust production schedule. The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED with manufacturing experience or an Associate’s

Qualifications

• High school/GED + 1 year of Manufacturing or Operations work or military experience OR Associate's degree.
• Experience in a GMP/ other regulated environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GMP principles.

Responsibilities

• Equipment and parts cleaning using manual and automated methods and equipment.
• Set up and breakdown of single use materials.
• Weigh and dispense of raw materials.
• Operation and process monitoring of clean systems, autoclaves, and processing equipment.
• Sample collection, processing, storage and delivery.
• Product and component reconciliation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school/GED + 1 year manuf/ops or military OR Associate's degree

Tools

Electronic batch records

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. 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, 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.

Manufacturing Process Technician - Nights

What you will do Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will routinely perform simple to moderately complex processes according to Standard Operating Procedure and Batch Records. Generally, this will include all aspects associated with bulk manufacturing in aseptic and non-aseptic environments.

Responsibilities

• Equipment and parts cleaning using manual and automated methods and equipment
• Set up and breakdown of single use materials
• Weigh and dispense of raw materials
• Operation and process monitoring of clean systems, autoclaves, and processing equipment
• Sample collection, processing, storage and delivery
• Product and component reconciliation
• Solution preparation and transfer
• Materials handling, weighing and dispensing, power industrial vehicle operation
• Strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), responsible to accurately complete process-associated documentation, make calculations and perform the physical tasks associated with bulk manufacturing and other duties as assigned.

You 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 as well as receiving an added 15% shift differential. 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

Basic Qualifications

• High school/GED + 1 year of Manufacturing or Operations work or military experience OR Associate's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP/ other regulated environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GMP principles.
• Drug substance manufacturing experience.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain focus during repetitious tasks over the course of a shift.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble, operate and understand simple to moderately complex equipment per procedures.
• Basic understanding of measurements, calculations and the metric system.
• Ability to work effectively in an individual and team setting.
• Ability to document process tasks in electronic batch records.
• Coachable, ability to take coaching/critique and show learned/measurable improvement.
• Capacity to follow written procedures, recognize and report malfunctions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to perform assignments with a high degree of focus/attention to detail.

What you can expect of us

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 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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. 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.

Salary Range

54,411.05USD -73,614.95 USD

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