Associate Manufacturing AME Nights - West Greenwich RI

VetJobs•West Greenwich, RI

10d•$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing professional performs operations across multiple manufacturing areas, including cell culture, purification, weigh and dispense, and solutions batching, at Amgen’s Rhode Island facility. This Agile Manufacturing Excellence role supports two drug substance plants and helps meet changing labor and product-demand needs while building broader manufacturing experience. The employee must understand and apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and follow and document work in batch records. The position works across assigned manufacturing areas based on training, qualifications, operational needs, campaign needs, and defined work durations. The employee collaborates with area teams and Front-Line Managers to support peak demand, production, problem solving, and continuous improvement while following training, qualification, GMP, and safety requirements. The regular schedule is a rotating 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Initial onboarding and training lasts 2–6 weeks and follows an administrative Monday-through-Friday schedule of approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The posting notes an added 15% shift differential and premium pay for Sundays worked.

Requirements

One of the following: high school diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience; an associate degree and 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 p.m. to 7 a.m.; initial onboarding and training follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule of approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for 2–6 weeks.
Ability to follow and document work in batch records and apply GMP requirements.
Ability to follow applicable training, qualification, operational, and safety requirements when supporting work outside the primary area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations, such as purification, cell culture, and aseptic processing.
Foundational technical knowledge or transferable experience applicable to manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments.
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 working in changing environments and adapting to evolving business priorities.
Strong organizational skills and ability to remain focused while managing competing priorities.
Commitment to following established operational standards and procedures.
Professional collaboration, accountability, and customer-focused behavior.
Willingness to accept coaching and continuously improve through feedback.
Knowledge of single-use systems.
CFR and regulatory knowledge.
Mechanical ability or expertise.
Basic statistical and mathematical skills.
Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge.
Understanding of analytical methods for a manufacturing area.
Technical writing capability.
Ability to understand, apply, and evaluate basic chemistry, biology, and physical principles.
Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment.
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, Manufacturing Procedures, Job Hazard Analyses, and applicable Code of Federal Regulations.
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 work around high-pressure systems and occasional work 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.
Work with different teams in an evolving, fast-paced environment.
Maintain training and proficiency in supplemental assigned areas.
Develop broader capabilities across assigned manufacturing areas and apply them where product demand, labor needs, and business priorities require.
Collaborate with area teams and Front-Line Managers to align assignments with campaign needs and defined work durations.
Use cross-area experience to contribute to problem solving, technical development, and continuous improvement.