Associate Manufacturing

Career Category Manufacturing 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 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. Associate Manufacturing What you will do Lets do this! Lets change the world! The Associate of Manufacturing will work in a dynamic production environment at the Amgen Thousand Oaks Drug Substance plant, supporting development, clinical, and launch activities. Under general supervision, this role performs manufacturing operations within Building 23 in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position is responsible for hands-on manufacturing operations, including setup, cleaning, sanitization, media and buffer preparation, and analytical testing. Key Responsibilities Perform and monitor critical manufacturing processes Execute routine validation protocols Comply with GMP requirements and all safety and compliance expectations Draft and revise routine documents such as MPs, SOPs, and technical reports Initiate and own quality records, including CAPA and CAPA-EV Identify and recommend improvements to routine functions and implement approved changes Perform basic troubleshooting and accurately recognize and report problems Direct operators on critical processes Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions, including routine area audits and batch records Perform activities that may include rigorous and repetitive work Work around high-pressure systems and occasionally around heavy equipment Train staff on hands-on tasks, as needed Serve as a safety representative, as needed Participate on cross-functional teams and represent Manufacturing, as needed Apply technical, scientific, operational, and compliance knowledge to support implementation of new technologies into the plant Demonstrate strategic problem-solving skills and champion continuous improvement Work Environment Must be available to work onsite Must be able to work in a clean room environment wearing steel-toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet, and gloves while following GMP documentation with strict adherence to safety and compliance Must be available to work various shifts, including day, swing, graves, weekends, holidays, 5x8-hour shifts, 4x10-hour shifts, and 3x12- or 4x12-hour shifts, as dictated by the production schedule 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: High school diploma / GED and 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience, or Associate degree and 6 months of manufacturing or operations work experience, or Bachelors degree Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in science or engineering Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations such as purification, cell culture, and aseptic processing Knowledge of single-use systems CFR and regulatory knowledge Mechanical aptitude Basic statistical and mathematical skills Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge Understanding of analytical methods used in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated technical writing capability Project management and presentation skills Ability to understand, apply, and evaluate basic chemistry, biology, and physical principles Basic troubleshooting skills for production equipment Experience with Delta V Experience with lab equipment and 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, 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. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com 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. . Salary Range 70,985.20USD -96,038.80 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