Associate Manufacturing

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing professional collaborates routinely with multiple functions at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks site, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Process Development, and Process Engineering. The role develops a thorough understanding of the facility’s manufacturing operations and planning activities while supporting the manufacture of drug products in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience; or an associate degree and 6 months of manufacturing experience; or a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to perform computer operations, including navigating MS Office and Excel.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment and computers as appropriate to the individual area.
• Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to evaluate documentation and data according to company and regulatory guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in a life science or related field.
• 2 years of work experience in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute drug product formulation activities.
• Perform initial reviews of manufacturing batch records.
• Support a safe and compliant culture by identifying preventative measures.
• Create and revise standard operating procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including cross-functional initiatives.
• Analyze data, including SPC and CPV data, for critical process parameters and make recommendations to Engineering and/or Process Development teams.
• Develop finite schedules for tasks, including unit operations.
• Monitor productivity and identify countermeasures for issues affecting cycle time adherence.
• Elevate critical and impactful events to management.
• Clean and sanitize manufacturing areas and equipment as applicable.
• Use appropriate systems for job duties, including SAP, QMTS, and LIMS.
• Support the introduction of new products and technologies into the facility.
• Initiate and own quality records, including non-conformances (NC) and Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPA).

Benefits

• Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
• Retirement and savings plan with company contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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