Associate Manufacturing - Thousand Oaks CA
About The Position
The Associate Manufacturing employee works under general supervision in a dynamic production environment at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks Drug Substance plant, supporting development, clinical, and commercial activities. The role performs manufacturing-area operations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing procedures (MPs), with strict attention to safety and compliance. Work takes place in a clean-room environment and may involve rigorous, repetitive tasks, high-pressure systems, and occasional work around heavy equipment. Shifts and schedules vary according to the production schedule.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma or GED plus 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience; an associate degree plus 6 months of manufacturing or operations experience; or a bachelor’s degree.
- Be available to work various shifts and schedules, including days, swings, graves, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by the production schedule.
- Perform periods of rigorous, repetitive work.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in biology and/or life sciences.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work in teams to complete operational tasks.
- Ability to take direction, follow documents, and comply with policies.
- Ability to take initiative and contribute to a positive work environment through interactions with team members.
- Strong scientific, engineering, or laboratory analysis and troubleshooting capabilities, with advanced problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and follow detailed protocols.
- Self-motivation and ability to multitask and work in teams.
Responsibilities
- Set up, clean, and sanitize manufacturing equipment.
- Prepare buffers and media according to manufacturing procedures and standard operating procedures.
- Follow GMP documents, including SOPs and MPs, with strict adherence to safety and compliance.
- Perform and monitor critical processes and conduct basic troubleshooting.
- Perform in-process equipment sampling and operate analytical equipment.
- Clean small- and large-scale production equipment in the washroom.
- Maintain an organized and clean workspace.
- Work in a clean room while wearing steel-toe shoes, full clean-room gowning, a hairnet, and gloves.
- Initiate quality deviation records.
- Draft and revise SOPs and MPs.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.
- Assist with reviewing documentation for assigned functions, such as batch records.
Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Discretionary annual bonus program.
- Stock-based long-term incentives.
- Time-off plans.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
