Associate Manufacturing-Nights
About The Position
The Associate Manufacturing role supports Amgen’s production process by operating equipment, maintaining production records, and following safety and quality standards. Under general supervision, the associate performs manufacturing-area operations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitors critical processes, completes routine validation protocols, and helps maintain and improve manufacturing documentation. The role may also involve troubleshooting, reviewing records, participating on cross-functional teams, representing manufacturing teams, and owning deviations or CAPAs. Associates may identify, recommend, and implement improvements to routine functions. The regular schedule is a 12-hour rotating C-shift from 7 PM to 7 AM. During the initial 2–6 weeks of onboarding, the schedule is administrative, Monday through Friday, approximately 8 AM to 5 PM. The role includes a 15% shift differential and premium pay for Sundays worked.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience; or 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 12-hour rotating night shift (7 PM–7 AM), with an administrative Monday–Friday onboarding schedule for approximately 2–6 weeks.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
- Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations, such as purification, cell culture, or aseptic processing.
- 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.
- Demonstrated technical writing capability.
- Project management and presentation skills.
- 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 manufacturing-area operations under general supervision and according to SOPs.
- Operate equipment and support the production process while maintaining production records and adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Perform and monitor critical processes.
- Complete routine validation protocols.
- Draft and revise manufacturing procedures, SOPs, and technical reports.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and assist with documentation reviews for assigned functions.
- Participate in cross-functional teams and represent manufacturing teams as needed.
- Own deviations and CAPAs as assigned.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.
Benefits
- 15% shift differential and premium pay for Sundays worked.
- 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.
- Award-winning time-off plans.
- Career development opportunities.
- Flexible work models where possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
