Associate Manufacturing AME Nights - West Greenwich RI

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•West Greenwich, RI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Amgen’s Rhode Island facility, the Associate Manufacturing professional performs operations across multiple manufacturing areas, including cell culture and purification. The role is part of an Agile Manufacturing Excellence team supporting two drug substance plants and includes work in cell culture, purification, weigh and dispense, and solutions batching. The position requires applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), understanding and following manufacturing instructions, and documenting work in batch records. The employee may be assigned across manufacturing areas according to training, qualifications, product demand, labor needs, and business priorities. Cross-area support includes collaborating with area teams and Front-Line Managers to align assignments with campaign needs, following applicable training, qualification, GMP, and safety requirements, and using experience to contribute to problem solving and continuous improvement. The regular schedule is a rotating 12-hour night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Initial onboarding and training lasts 2–6 weeks and follows an administrative schedule, Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role includes a 15% shift differential and premium pay for Sundays worked.

Requirements

One of the following: high school diploma or GED plus 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience; an associate degree plus 6 months of manufacturing or operations work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Ability to work a rotating 12-hour night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Ability to work effectively with different teams in a changing, fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn different manufacturing areas and technologies and maintain proficiency in assigned supplemental areas.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge.
Demonstrated foundational technical knowledge or transferable experience applicable to manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments.
Strong organizational skills and ability to stay focused while managing competing priorities.
Commitment to following established operational standards and procedures.
Ability to accept coaching, seek feedback, and continuously improve.
Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment.
Basic statistical and mathematical skills.
Ability to understand, apply, and evaluate basic chemistry, biology, and physical principles.
Demonstrated technical writing capability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations, such as purification, cell culture, or aseptic processing.
Strong learning orientation and ability to quickly develop technical proficiency in assigned areas.
Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute to team success.
Ability to build effective working relationships across functions and with diverse stakeholders.
Initiative in seeking feedback, asking questions, and identifying learning opportunities.
Comfort with changing environments and evolving business priorities.
Ability to represent the organization professionally through collaboration, accountability, and customer-focused behaviors.
Knowledge of Single-use Systems, CFR, and regulatory requirements.
Mechanical ability or expertise.
Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing areas.
Experience with Delta V.
Experience with laboratory equipment or testing.

Responsibilities

Perform cell culture, purification, weigh and dispense, and solutions batching tasks across two drug substance plants.
Perform tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Procedures (MPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
Perform and monitor critical manufacturing processes.
Conduct basic troubleshooting and assist with reviewing documentation for assigned functions.
Potentially initiate and own area deviations.
Assist with routine area audits and batch-record reviews.
Perform work that may be rigorous and repetitive, including working around high-pressure systems and occasionally around heavy equipment.
Train staff on hands-on tasks as needed.
Serve as a safety representative as needed.
Provide operational feedback and escalate observed issues.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.
Maintain training and proficiency in supplemental assigned areas.
Move between AR5 and AR30 manufacturing areas as needed to support peak demand and production.
Collaborate with area teams and Front-Line Managers to align assignments with campaign needs and defined work durations.
Follow training, qualification, GMP, and safety requirements when supporting work outside the primary area.
Contribute to problem solving and continuous improvement using cross-area experience.