Associate Manufacturing (Night Shift) - Multiple Positions

Amgen

2d•Onsite

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. Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027. Associate Manufacturing (Night Shift) - Multiple Positions What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this dynamic role, you will be an Associate in the manufacturing organization at Amgen North Carolina (ANC). The essential position, which supports our critical 24/7 manufacturing operations, works a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45pm to 6:15am. Associates will be completing operations on the floor in our manufacturing services area and will be responsible for the manufacturing of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) drug substances. With general direction, the Associate will support all floor operations in accordance with cGMP practices. As Amgen relies upon the regular attendance of staff members to meet legitimate business needs, staff must be able to work assigned 12-hour shift, including during inclement weather, some holidays and requested overtime in support of our 24/7 operations.

Requirements

High School/GED + 2 years manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience OR Associate’s Degree + 6 months manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience OR Bachelor’s Degree

Nice To Haves

Completion of NC BioWork Certificate Program
Experience in a regulated industry such as biotechnology or pharmaceutical
Basic understanding and process experience in a cGMP manufacturing facility
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, and knowledge of other electronic systems such as EBR/MES, Delta V, and Electronic Quality Systems
An ability to demonstrate desire and drive to learn and grow their understanding of operations and processes

Responsibilities

Completes work in accordance with established cGMP procedures and policies (Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs], Manufacturing Procedures [MPs], Job Hazard Analysis [JHAs], Code of Federal Regulations [CFR]) with strict adherence to safety and compliance
Assure proper gowning and aseptic techniques are always followed
Perform hands-on operations including set-up, cleaning, sanitization, monitoring of equipment in assigned area
Run and monitor critical process tasks per assigned procedures
Buffer and Media preparation and transfer
Weigh and dispense of materials to be used in the preparation of Buffers and Medias
Perform in-process sampling, operate analytical equipment, and complete process documentation (Electronic Batch Records [EBRs])
Complete washroom activities: cleaning equipment, small to large scale, used in production activities
Identify and escalate issues and concerns regarding daily routine functions related to process and tasks; may engage with team on potential solutions
Perform documentation for assigned functions (i.e., equipment logs, EBRs)
Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team (i.e., QA/QC, F&E (Facilities & Engineering), PPIC, Mfg., PD (Process Development), Regulatory, etc.) in completing production activities
Maintain an organized, clean, and workable space