Senior Associate Manufacturing

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Senior Associate Manufacturing to support manual visual inspection operations in Drug Product Supply. You will work as part of a manufacturing team, following SOPs and quality systems to ensure compliant production steps.

The role emphasizes data analysis, equipment handling, and continuous improvement within a GMP-regulated setting, with a focus on collaboration across operations teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in biotech/pharma field.
• Bachelor's with 6 months biotech/pharma manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Associate's with 2 years biotech/pharma experience.
• High School Diploma with 4 years biotech/pharma experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing unit operations per SOPs.
• Support multiple functional areas and schedules.
• Monitor process parameters and identify anomalies.
• Perform data analysis of critical process parameters.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and quality systems.

Skills

Manual visual inspection

GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 6 months experience

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma / GED + 4 years experience

Tools

PAS X Werum

MES

EBR

MAXIMO

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Masters degree OR

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives 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-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.

Senior Associate Manufacturing

What You Will Do

Lets do this! Lets change the world!

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Senior Associate position is part of the Amgen, Thousand Oaks, Drug Product Supply organization. This is a manufacturing support role responsible for manual visual inspection team. This Senior Associate position will be focused on:

• Characterization, data, and equipment management
• Process improvement projects/assignments within operations
• Quality systems (Deviations/CAPA/CAPA EV/LIMS/MES/SAP/MAXIMO) support
• Support new product introduction activities
• Support production
• Maintain open communication between operations teams

This Senior Associate position will be focused on manual visual inspection operations.

Job Scope And Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, performs manufacturing unit operations according to Standard Operating Procedures
• May schedule operations for multiple functional areas
• Understand process parameters and can identify process anomalies
• Perform data analysis of critical process parameters
• Operate complex critical processing equipment
• Assist, plan and implement continuous improvement solutions related to routine functions
• Assist in ensuring operations are completed per manufacturing schedule which may include delegation of tasks
• Primary resource related to processing operations on the mfg. floor
• Identify and propose solutions to complex problems
• Responsible for resolving problems during operations
• Perform initial review of manufacturing procedures/batch records
• Review, revise, and audit documents
• Ability to perform computer operations (MES, EBR, MAXIMO, LIMS and SAP Knowledge)
• Provide process theory expertise and hands‑on training to others
• Own deviations/CAPA or provide suggestions/ideas for corrective actions and preventative actions for deviations/safety incidents
• Applies research, information gathering, and interpretation skills to problems of diverse scope
• Utilizes project management skills to set project timelines and priorities based project objectives and ongoing assignments
• Recognizes and escalates problems
• Able to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise
• Ability and willingness to support flexible shift structure in support of operations (may include 24/7 or weekend)
• Ability to understand, apply, and evaluate basic chemistry, biology, and physical principles as appropriate for the position
• Organizational skills and an ability to perform assignments with a high degree of attention to detail
• Written and oral communication skills. Technical writing capability
• GMP knowledge with ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an employee with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Masters degree OR

Bachelors degree and 6 months of experience in biotech/pharma manufacturing/laboratory or manufacturing support (i.e. laboratories, engineering, facilities, quality) OR

Associates degree and 2 years of experience in biotech/pharma manufacturing/laboratory or manufacturing support (i.e. laboratories, engineering, facilities, quality) OR

High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience in a biotech/pharma manufacturing/laboratory or manufacturing support (i.e. laboratories, engineering, facilities, quality)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with lab equipment, computers, and intermediate mathematical skills
• Significant experience with manual visual inspection in a GMP regulated environment.
• Significant experience with PAS X Werum software for electronic batch records with some understanding of editing and validation
• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Computer Science with experience in biotechnology
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• Strong knowledge of manual visual inspection or strong understanding of related disciplinary areas in bioprocessing (Drug Product operations)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team

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, well 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.

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