Role Summary
Associate Manufacturing - Nights at Amgen performing downstream manufacturing operations (AR30) at the Rhode Island facility, focusing on protein purification under GMP, SOP, and batch-record controls. You will monitor critical purification processes and support production within a validated manufacturing environment. The role requires a 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on a rotating schedule, with shift differential and Sunday premium pay, and an onboarding period with standard daytime hours.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process sampling of drug substance applying analytical equipment.
- Perform hands-on operations that include inspecting and installing single-use components, chromatography operations, UF/DF operations, sample analysis, drug substance fill operations and breaking down vessels.
- Perform technical writing to draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, Deviations, Safety Reporting, and Equipment logs.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions.
- Opportunities to participate in cross-functional teams to expand technical background in the bio-technologies industry.
- 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.
- Collaborating with multiple computer systems (Delta V/EBRs) simultaneously to complete operations or troubleshoot issues on the floor.
Qualifications
- Required: 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: Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering
- Preferred: Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations such as purification, cell culture, aseptic processing, etc.
- Preferred: Knowledge of Single-use-Systems
- Preferred: CFR and Regulatory knowledge
- Preferred: Mechanical ability/expertise
- Preferred: Basic statistical mathematical skills
- Preferred: Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
- Preferred: Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area
- Preferred: Demonstrated technical writing capability
- Preferred: Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills
- Preferred: Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
- Preferred: Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment
- Preferred: Experience with Delta V
- Preferred: Experience with lab equipment/testing