Associate Manufacturing AME - Days

Amgen•West Greenwich, RI

2d•$70,985 - $96,039•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing professional works across multiple manufacturing areas, including cell culture and purification, at Amgen’s Rhode Island facility. The role is part of an Agile Manufacturing Excellence team and supports two drug substance plants, developing broader manufacturing capabilities and applying them where product demand, labor needs, and business priorities require. The position requires applying Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and following and documenting work in batch records. The role operates on a rotating 12-hour day schedule from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including built-in overtime and premium pay for Sundays worked. During the initial 2–6 weeks of onboarding and training, the schedule is administrative, Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Assignments may shift among AR5 and AR30 manufacturing areas according to training, qualifications, campaign needs, and operational requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma/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 day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including scheduled Sundays; initial onboarding/training is Monday through Friday, approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ability to work with different teams in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain required training and proficiency in supplemental assigned areas.
Ability to understand, follow, and document work in batch records and apply GMP requirements.

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 operational environments.
Strong learning orientation and ability to quickly develop technical proficiency.
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 manage competing priorities while remaining focused on assigned responsibilities.
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 manufacturing areas.
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 (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.
Initiate and own area deviations when assigned.
Assist with routine area audits and batch-record reviews.
Perform activities that may involve rigorous and repetitive work, working around high-pressure systems and occasionally 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 to routine functions.
Maintain training and proficiency in supplemental assigned areas.
Move between manufacturing areas based on training, qualifications, product demand, labor needs, and operational priorities.
Collaborate with area teams and Front-Line Managers to align assignments with campaign needs and defined work durations.
Follow applicable training, qualification, GMP, and safety requirements when supporting work outside the primary area.
Use cross-area experience to contribute to problem solving, technical depth, and continuous improvement.