Manufacturing Associate

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Job description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge youve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Manufacturing Associate

Live

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this dynamic role you will work in a dynamic production environment at the Amgen Thousand Oaks Drug Substance plant supporting development, clinical, and commercial launch activities. Under general supervision, employee will perform operations in the Manufacturing area, specifically B23 Purification processes. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Responsibilities include:

• Hands-on operations, set-up, clean, sanitize and prepare media and buffers per procedures
• Perform and monitor critical processes
• Execute routine validation protocols
• Comply with GMP's
• Regularly draft and revise routine documents (e.g. MPs, SOPs, and technical reports)
• Initiate Quality incidents
• Identify and recommend improvements related to routine functions and implement after approval
• Basic troubleshooting
• Recognize & accurately report problems
• Direct operators on critical processes
• Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions (e.g. equipment logs, routine area audits, batch records)
• May train staff to perform hands-on tasks
• May act as safety representative
• May participate on cross-functional teams and represent the Purification group

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Manufacturing professional we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree and 4 years of Manufacturing and Operations experience OR High School diploma/GED and 6 years of Manufacturing & Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Available for non-standard shifts including graveyard shift and weekends
• Knowledge of large scale Purification operations, chromatography, TFF, aseptic processing
• CFR and Regulatory knowledge
• Mechanical ability/expertise
• Knowledge of WIP lab equipment and computers, with LIMS access
• Basic statistical mathematical skills
• Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
• Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area
• Ability to demonstrate technical writing capability with Trackwise access
• Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
• Basic troubleshooting skills on Purification equipment
• Experience with Delta V / automation

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plancomprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefitswith compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

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for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.