Associate Manufacturing - AML 6

Amgen • Juncos, PR

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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.

Associate Manufacturing - AML 6 Upstream

What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support the manufacturing of life-changing therapies at Amgen Manufacturing Limited in Puerto Rico. You’ll be part of a 24x7 operation, ensuring safe and efficient production through equipment operation, procedural compliance, and teamwork—on any shift, any day, where your contribution makes a difference.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s and 6 months of manufacturing experience OR High school/GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• Educational background in Science, Mathematics, Statistics and/or Engineering
• Manufacturing GMP regulated environment work experience
• Biotechnology, drug substance understanding and experience working with Cell Culture, Media Preparation and/or Formulation/Filling processes
• Knowledge in Cleaning in place. Steam in place, cell culture process, Equipment Preparation.
• Experience with lab equipment and computers
• Understand analytical methods for manufacturing area
• Basic knowledge in analytical methods e.g. (protein concentration, pH, conductivity, LAL, Osmolality).
• Experience working with assembling, disassembling, operating and understanding equipment per procedures.
• Basic Knowledge and experience with computer operations, such as MS Office, and Computer Based Training (CBT) application among other computer systems.
• Availability to work non-standard shifts that may include, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Good documentation and organization skills and high degree of attention to details.
• Written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment independently after completing required training and qualification.
• Complete and review documentation (e.g., equipment logs, batch records, area audits) in accordance with procedures to ensure compliance.
• Monitor equipment, workspaces, and outputs to meet safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Follow SOPs, cGMPs, and safety protocols using reader-doer or similar methods.
• Record activities, track materials, and verify data using systems like SAP, Symphony, SCADA, or batch record platforms (training provided).
• Apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-ready records.
• Stay current with SOPs and seek clarification when needed to ensure task accuracy.
• Identify and escalate equipment or process deviations per SOPs.
• Train team members on hands-on tasks to support skill development.
• Support investigations and root-cause analyses to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Collaborate with peers, leads, and trainers to meet goals and maintain a team-oriented culture.
• Adapt to changing priorities and assist during downtime to sustain workflow.
• Participate in daily meetings and use communication tools to align with production needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility, attention to detail, and commitment in a dynamic, 24/7 environment.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level