Manufacturing Process Technician

Career Category

Manufacturing

**Job Description**:
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Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics, but has invested in cutting edge manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these exciting therapies to medical teams around the world. Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) is the fastest growing region in Amgen. Now we are hiring an Manufacturing Process Technician in Amgen Singapore Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Process Technician

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What you will do

Perform solution and equipment preparation, raw material and single use parts dispensing for manufacturing processes in mammalian cell culture and purification processes.

Main Responsibilities:

- Involve in hands-on execution of the plant operations and assist Manufacturing Associates in troubleshooting
- Monitor and analyze processing parameters for atypical trends and improvement opportunities
- Perform solution and equipment preparation
- Stage components for autoclaving and washing
- Support in-process testing of production samples, prior experience with analytical instrument will be a plus point
- Actively support continuous improvement initiatives
- Support Safety audits
- Adhere to any applicable EHS requirements
- Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures and safety guidelines
- Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines
- Ability to interact with inspectors (internal and external)
- Basic statistical mathematical skills
- Ability to organize work and handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Understanding of analytical methods
- Work within an ISO / EU classified environment while following the gowning requirements set forth for those areas
- Aseptic manipulation of solutions and materials within classified environments
- Decontamination, removal, and packaging of wastes for disposal
- Job consists of occasional strenuous, repetitive work possible involving the following physical movements on a daily basis: bending, reaching above the head for long periods, climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, walking up stairs and standing on platforms up to 6 feet off of the ground and walking on wet surfaces.
- Independently have the ability to regularly lift, push and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.
- May require working around high pressure systems and in high/low temperature environments.
- May work around loud equipment.
- Use of personal protective equipment

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

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What we expect of you

**Qualifications**:

- Associate’s Degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines
- High School Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines / GED and 4 years of directly related experience
- NTC/ITC/Diploma in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Bio-processing related disciplines
- Possess minimum 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or petrochemical industry. Fresh graduates will be considered.
- Knowledge of plant and unit operations (autoclave, parts washers, process equipment), good problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate commitment to cGMP, EHS compliance aspects of clean-room plant operation
- Excellent self-motivated team player with hands-on attitude and good communication skills
- Experience with Emerson DeltaV, LIMS, TrackWise
- Ability and willingness to work any shift in support of operations that may include 24/7
- Mechanical ability/expertise

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