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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-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.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Associate Manufacturing
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. 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 have 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 Manufacturing Associate position is part of the Amgen, Thousand Oaks, Drug Product Supply organization. This is a manufacturing support role responsible for manual visual inspection team. This Associate position will be focused on:
Performing 100% manual inspection
Post inspection packaging operation
Characterization and equipment management
Process improvement projects/assignments within operations
Quality systems (LIMS/MES/SAP/MAXIMO) support
Support new product introduction activities
Support clinical and commercial production
Maintain open communication between operations teams
This Associate position will be focused on manual visual inspection in manufacturing operations.
Job Scope and Responsibilities:
Perform 100% manual inspection
Perform post manual inspection packaging operations
Under minimal supervision, performs manufacturing unit operations according to Standard Operating Procedures
Understand process parameters and can identify process anomalies
Operate critical processing equipment
Assist and implement continuous improvement solutions related to routine functions
Assist in ensuring operations are completed per manufacturing schedule
Resource related to processing operations on the mfg. floor
Identify and propose solutions to complex problems
Responsible for identifying and communicating problems during operations
Perform initial review of manufacturing procedures/batch records
Review, revise, and audit documents
Ability to perform computer operations (MES, EBR, MAXIMO, LIMS and SAP Knowledge)
Provide hands-on training to others
Provide suggestions/ideas for corrective actions and preventative actions for deviations/safety incidents
Applies research, information gathering, analytical and interpretation skills to problems of diverse scopes
Utilizes basic project management skills to set project timelines and priorities-based project objectives and ongoing assignments
Recognizes and escalates problems
Able to establish working relationships with others outside area of expertise
Ability and willingness to support flexible shift structure in support of operations (may include off-shift and weekends)
Ability to understand, apply, and evaluate basic chemistry, biology, and physical principles as appropriate for the position
Organizational skills and an ability to perform assignments with a high degree of attention to detail
Written and oral communication skills. Technical writing capability
GMP knowledge with ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations
Ability to understand processing methods for manufacturing area
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek will possess these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
High school/GED + 2 years biotech/pharma manufacturing/laboratory or manufacturing support (i.e. laboratories, engineering, facilities, quality) work experience OR
Associate’s + 6 months biotech/pharma manufacturing/laboratory or manufacturing support (i.e. laboratories, engineering, facilities, quality) work experience OR
Bachelor’s
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with manual visual inspection in a GMP regulated environment.
Experience with PAS X Werum software for electronic batch records with some understanding of editing and validation
Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Computer Science with experience in biotechnology
Demonstrated technical writing capability
Knowledgeable of manual visual inspection background or strong understanding of related disciplinary areas in bioprocessing (Drug Product operations)
Demonstrated ability to work in a team
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.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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