Associate Manufacturing AME - Nights

Amgen•West Greenwich, RI

2d•$70,985 - $96,039•Onsite

About The Position

Amgen is hiring an Associate Manufacturing professional for its Agile Manufacturing Excellence team at its Rhode Island facility. The role performs work across multiple manufacturing areas, including cell culture, purification, weigh and dispense, and solutions batching in two drug substance plants. The agile approach supports shifting production and labor needs while helping employees build broader manufacturing experience. The position requires applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and following and documenting work in batch records. The employee supports assigned work across AR5 and AR30 manufacturing areas according to training, qualifications, campaign needs, and operational priorities. They work with area teams and Front-Line Managers to coordinate assignments, follow applicable GMP, safety, training, and qualification requirements, and provide production support during periods of peak demand. The schedule is a rotating 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The initial onboarding and training period, lasting approximately 2–6 weeks, follows an administrative schedule of Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 rotating 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Ability to apply GMP and follow and document work in batch records.
Ability to follow established operational standards and procedures.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing environments and priorities.
Strong organizational skills and ability to remain focused while managing competing priorities.
Willingness to accept coaching, seek feedback, ask questions, and continuously improve.
Ability to build effective working relationships across functions and with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations, such as purification, cell culture, or aseptic processing.
Foundational technical knowledge or transferable experience applicable to manufacturing, engineering, or operations.
Strong learning orientation and ability to develop technical proficiency quickly.
Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute to team success.
Initiative in seeking feedback, asking questions, and identifying learning opportunities.
Ability to represent the organization professionally through collaboration, accountability, and customer-focused behaviors.
Knowledge of single-use systems.
Knowledge of CFRs and regulatory requirements.
Mechanical ability or expertise.
Basic statistical and mathematical skills.
Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge.
Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing areas.
Demonstrated technical writing capability.
Ability to understand, apply, and evaluate basic chemistry, biology, and physical principles.
Basic troubleshooting skills for 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 (SOPs), Manufacturing Procedures (MPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
Perform and monitor critical manufacturing processes.
Conduct basic troubleshooting and assist with reviewing documentation for assigned functions.
May initiate and own area deviations.
Assist with routine area audits and batch-record reviews.
Perform work that may be rigorous and repetitive, and work around high-pressure systems and occasionally 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 to routine functions.
Work with different teams in a changing, fast-paced environment and maintain training and proficiency in supplemental assigned areas.
Develop capabilities across assigned manufacturing areas and apply them where product demand, labor needs, and business priorities require.
Coordinate with area teams and Front-Line Managers to align assignments with campaign needs and defined work durations.
Follow training, qualification, GMP, and safety requirements when supporting work outside the primary area.
Use cross-area experience to contribute to problem solving, technical development, and continuous improvement.