Manufacturing Associate

**Role Description**:
Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics has changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives.

The associate manufacturing will be required to work on a rotational overnight shift to support daily production requirements. Operations, maintenance and analytical testing will be performed as required according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Plans. The associate manufacturing will perform and monitor critical processes, execute routine validation protocols, and prepare documents such as Batch Records, SOPs and technical reports. They will perform basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions. The associate manufacturing may participate on cross-functional teams, and may identify, recommend and implement improvements related to routine functions.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for manufacturing synthetic API’s and executing manufacturing duties
- Support daily production requirements throughout the facility
- Ensure that operations, maintenance and analytical testing be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Plans
- Perform and monitor critical processes, execute routine validation protocols, and prepare documents such as Batch Records, SOPs and technical reports
- Perform basic troubleshooting
- Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions
- Responsible for owning NC/CAPAs and change controls
- Responsible for identifying, recommending and implementing improvements related to routine functions
- Ensure that operations are conducted in a safe and compliant manner

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.

**Basic Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering and 2 years of directly related experience OR
- Associate’s Degree in Science or Engineering and 4 years of directly related experience OR
- High School Diploma in Science or Engineering / GED and 6 years of directly related experience
- Possess minimum 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or petrochemical industry. Fresh graduates will be considered.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Experience and basic troubleshooting skills with process equipment
- Ability to adhere to written procedures and safety guidelines
- Ability to organize work, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Technical writing capabilities
- Problem solving skills
- Proficient presentation and facilitation skills
- Mechanical ability/expertise
- Understanding of analytical methods
- Ability and willingness to work any shift in support of operations that may include 24/7 in a team environment

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.