Associate Manufacturing
Amgen
June 24, 2026
On-site
Thousand Oaks, CA
Operations
Associate Manufacturing
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with multiple functions within the Thousand Oaks site (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Process Development, Process Engineering, etc.) to develop a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and planning.
- Execute drug product filling activities.
- Perform initial review of manufacturing batch records.
- Maintain a safe and compliant culture by identifying preventative measures.
- Create and/or revise standard operating procedures.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (may be cross-functional).
- Perform data analysis (e.g., SPC, CPV) of critical process parameters and make recommendations to Engineering and/or Process Development.
- Develop finite schedules for tasks (including unit operations).
- Monitor productivity and identify countermeasures impacting cycle time adherence.
- Elevate critical and impactful events to management.
- Apply appropriate systems for job duties (e.g., SAP, QMTS, LIMS).
- Support introduction of new products and technologies.
- Initiate and own quality records, including non-conformances (NC) and Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPA).
What We Expect Of You
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree and 6 months of Manufacturing/Operations experience OR High school diploma/GED and 2 years of Manufacturing/Operations experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S. in a life science or related field
- 2 years in a GMP environment
- Proficiency with computer operations (MS Office, Excel)
- Ability to operate specialized equipment/computers
- Adherence to regulatory requirements, written procedures, and safety guidelines
- Ability to evaluate documentation/data to company/regulatory guidelines
- Ability to interact with internal/external inspectors
- Technical writing; organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated written/oral communication and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented, flexible, adaptable
Benefits (Total Rewards Plan, eligibility-based)
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents; retirement and savings plan; life/disability; flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus (or sales incentive for field sales); stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans; flexible work models where possible
Application Instructions
- Apply at careers.amgen.com; no application deadline—applications are accepted until a sufficient number are received or a candidate is selected.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with multiple functions within the Thousand Oaks site (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Process Development, Process Engineering, etc.) to develop a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and planning.
- Execute drug product filling activities.
- Perform initial review of manufacturing batch records.
- Maintain a safe and compliant culture by identifying preventative measures.
- Create and/or revise standard operating procedures.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (may be cross-functional).
- Perform data analysis (e.g., SPC, CPV) of critical process parameters and make recommendations to Engineering and/or Process Development.
- Develop finite schedules for tasks (including unit operations).
- Monitor productivity and identify countermeasures impacting cycle time adherence.
- Elevate critical and impactful events to management.
- Apply appropriate systems for job duties (e.g., SAP, QMTS, LIMS).
- Support introduction of new products and technologies.
- Initiate and own quality records, including non-conformances (NC) and Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPA).
What We Expect Of You
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree and 6 months of Manufacturing/Operations experience OR High school diploma/GED and 2 years of Manufacturing/Operations experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- B.S. in a life science or related field
- 2 years in a GMP environment
- Proficiency with computer operations (MS Office, Excel)
- Ability to operate specialized equipment/computers
- Adherence to regulatory requirements, written procedures, and safety guidelines
- Ability to evaluate documentation/data to company/regulatory guidelines
- Ability to interact with internal/external inspectors
- Technical writing; organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated written/oral communication and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented, flexible, adaptable
Benefits (Total Rewards Plan, eligibility-based)
- Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents; retirement and savings plan; life/disability; flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus (or sales incentive for field sales); stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans; flexible work models where possible
Application Instructions
- Apply at careers.amgen.com; no application deadline—applications are accepted until a sufficient number are received or a candidate is selected.