Associate Manufacturing - Days
Amgen
4 hours ago
On-site
West Greenwich, RI
Operations
Associate Manufacturing - Days
What You Will Do
- Support the production process by operating equipment, maintaining production records, and adhering to safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform operations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform operations in a Laminar Flow Hood as required.
- Perform and monitor critical processes; complete routine validation protocols; draft and revise Manufacturing Procedures, SOPs, and technical reports.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting and assist in reviewing documentation for assigned functions.
- Participate on cross-functional teams and represent the manufacturing teams.
- Own deviations.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to CAPAs or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Maintain an inspection-ready workspace.
- Organize and maintain material inventory in the manufacturing space.
- Interface with multiple computer systems (Delta V/EBRs) simultaneously to complete operations or troubleshoot issues on the floor.
Schedule
- 12-hour shift (7AM–7PM) on a rotating schedule (average 14 days on shift per month; every other weekend off).
- Initial onboarding (2–6 weeks): administrative schedule (Mon–Fri, ~8am–5pm).
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 (e.g., purification, cell culture, aseptic processing)
- Knowledge of Single-use Systems
- CFR and regulatory knowledge
- Mechanical ability/expertise
- Basic statistical/math skills
- Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
- Understanding of analytical methods for the manufacturing area
- Demonstrated technical writing capability
- Project management 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
Benefits (Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility):
- Retirement and Savings Plan; group medical, dental, and vision; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus program (or sales-based incentive plan for field sales reps)
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
Application Instructions:
- Apply via careers.amgen.com.
- No application deadline; applications accepted until sufficient number of candidates or selection is made.
What You Will Do
- Support the production process by operating equipment, maintaining production records, and adhering to safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform operations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform operations in a Laminar Flow Hood as required.
- Perform and monitor critical processes; complete routine validation protocols; draft and revise Manufacturing Procedures, SOPs, and technical reports.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting and assist in reviewing documentation for assigned functions.
- Participate on cross-functional teams and represent the manufacturing teams.
- Own deviations.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to CAPAs or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Maintain an inspection-ready workspace.
- Organize and maintain material inventory in the manufacturing space.
- Interface with multiple computer systems (Delta V/EBRs) simultaneously to complete operations or troubleshoot issues on the floor.
Schedule
- 12-hour shift (7AM–7PM) on a rotating schedule (average 14 days on shift per month; every other weekend off).
- Initial onboarding (2–6 weeks): administrative schedule (Mon–Fri, ~8am–5pm).
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 (e.g., purification, cell culture, aseptic processing)
- Knowledge of Single-use Systems
- CFR and regulatory knowledge
- Mechanical ability/expertise
- Basic statistical/math skills
- Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
- Understanding of analytical methods for the manufacturing area
- Demonstrated technical writing capability
- Project management 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
Benefits (Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility):
- Retirement and Savings Plan; group medical, dental, and vision; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus program (or sales-based incentive plan for field sales reps)
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
Application Instructions:
- Apply via careers.amgen.com.
- No application deadline; applications accepted until sufficient number of candidates or selection is made.