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Associate Manufacturing Nights

Amgen, West Greenwich, RI, United States


Associate Manufacturing I - Nights
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.

What You Will Do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be in one of the two manufacturing facilities on site at Amgen Rhode Island. Successful candidates will join the ARI Manufacturing team, focused on ongoing, high-volume production.

Responsibilities

Perform operations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

Perform operations in a Laminar Flow Hood as required.

Perform and monitor critical processes, complete routine validation protocols and regularly draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOP's and technical reports.

Conduct basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions.

May participate on cross-functional teams and represent the manufacturing teams.

May also be responsible for owning deviations.

Identify, recommend and implement improvements related to CAPAs or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Maintaining an inspection ready workspace.

Organizing and maintaining material inventory in the manufacturing space.

Interfacing with multiple computer systems (Delta V/EBRs) simultaneously to complete operations or troubleshoot issues on the floor.

In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule. The rotating shift offers several benefits, with an average of 14 days on shift per month with every other weekend off. This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. 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
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is an excellent teammate with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

High school/GED + 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience OR

Associate’s + 6 months of manufacturing or operations work experience OR

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations such as purification, cell culture, aseptic processing, etc.

Knowledge of Single-use-Systems

CFR and Regulatory knowledge

Mechanical ability/expertise

Basic statistical mathematical skills

Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge

Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area

Demonstrated technical writing capabilityAble to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills

Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles

Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment

Experience with Delta V

Experience with lab equipment/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, 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.

Benefits

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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