Apprentice Manufacturing Associate - Nights

Amgen•West Greenwich, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amgen is hiring Apprentice Manufacturing Associates at its West Greenwich, Rhode Island facility. This is a full-time paid apprenticeship combining a course curriculum at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) with on-the-job training at Amgen; class time is compensated. Apprentices learn how biotechnology products are made and complete manufacturing tasks while meeting quality and compliance standards. The apprenticeship provides training in one of three manufacturing disciplines: Upstream, Downstream, or Manufacturing Services. After successfully completing the apprenticeship, participants will be eligible for a Manufacturing Associate role in one of these disciplines. Participants must be eligible to enroll at CCRI, complete the CCRI course curriculum, and be available to work all shift types, including non-standard 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend. No relocation assistance is provided. The role involves hands-on manufacturing operations for cGMP drug substance, with a focus on following procedures and regulations, documenting work, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Receipt of a Statewide Biotechnology certificate, such as the CCRI Manufacturing Process Technology Certificate, by no later than December 2026.
Eligibility to enroll at CCRI and ability to complete the CCRI course curriculum.
Availability to work all shift types, including 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend.

Responsibilities

Complete apprenticeship training milestones and follow standardized operating procedures.
Learn biotechnology manufacturing processes and how Amgen products are made.
Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements.
Report discrepancies to support quality standards and safety.
Apply a Right First-Time mindset to ensure quality and compliance.
Perform manufacturing operations in upstream, downstream, or manufacturing services for cGMP drug substance.
Set up, clean, sanitize, and monitor equipment, and execute production processes in the assigned area.
Perform in-process sampling, operate analytical equipment, and complete process documentation, including Electronic Batch Records (EBRs).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA/QC, Facilities & Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Process Development, and Regulatory, to complete production activities.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and advance continuous improvement opportunities.
Complete the CCRI course curriculum while receiving on-the-job training at Amgen.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $34.25.
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including health and welfare coverage for staff and eligible dependents.
Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Discretionary annual bonus program.
Stock-based long-term incentives.
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
Career development opportunities.