About the position
Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do. 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform operations in the Manufacturing area, specifically Inoc/Seeds.
- Execute routine validation protocols and monitor critical processes.
- Draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOPs, and technical reports.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions.
- Participate on cross-functional teams and represent the Inoc/Seeds group.
- Own NC/CAPA's and Change Control records.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree with 6 months of relevant work experience OR High school/GED with 2 years of relevant work experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of small scale bioreactors, wave bioreactors, and 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.
- Independently collaborate with outside resources.
- Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles.
- Basic troubleshooting skills on bioreactors.
- Experience with Delta V, RD's.
- Experience with lab equipment/testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous 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.
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.
