Associate Manufacturing - West Greenwich, RI

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • West Greenwich, RI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Requirements

• High school/GED + 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience OR Associate’s + 6 months of manufacturing or operations work experience OR Bachelor’s

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of large-scale Buffer and Media operations, GMP processing, etc.
• 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
• Ability to demonstrate technical writing capability with Trackwise access
• Independently collaborate with support groups.
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
• Basic troubleshooting skills on Buffer and Media equipment
• Experience with Delta V.
• Experience with lab equipment/testing

Responsibilities

• Perform operations in the Manufacturing area, specifically Buffer and Media processes, according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform and monitor critical processes.
• Execute routine validation protocols.
• Regularly 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.
• May participate on cross-functional teams and represent the Solutions Prep group.
• May have the responsibility of owning minor deviations.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED