Associate Manufacturing - Thousand Oaks CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Thousand Oaks, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing professional works at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks site, collaborating routinely with functions including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Process Development, and Process Engineering. The role develops an understanding of manufacturing operations and facility planning in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include executing drug product formulation activities; reviewing manufacturing batch records; supporting a safe, compliant culture; creating or revising standard operating procedures; leading continuous improvement initiatives; analyzing critical process parameter data and making recommendations; planning and scheduling tasks; monitoring productivity and addressing cycle-time issues; escalating critical events; cleaning and sanitizing manufacturing areas and equipment as applicable; using systems such as SAP, QMTS, and LIMS; supporting new product and technology introductions; and initiating and owning quality records such as non-conformances and CAPAs. The position requires a high school diploma/GED with two years of manufacturing experience, an associate degree with six months of manufacturing experience, or a bachelor’s degree. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in life science or a related field and two years of GMP experience. The listed U.S. annual salary range is $70,985.20–$96,038.80, excluding Puerto Rico.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and two years of manufacturing experience, or an associate degree and six months of manufacturing experience, or a bachelor’s degree.
Ability to perform computer operations, including navigating MS Office and Excel.
Ability to operate specialized equipment and computers appropriate to the work area.
Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures, and safety guidelines.
Ability to evaluate documentation and data according to company and regulatory guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related field.
Two years of work experience in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

Execute drug product formulation activities.
Perform initial reviews of manufacturing batch records.
Identify preventative measures to maintain a safe and compliant culture.
Create and revise standard operating procedures.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including cross-functional initiatives.
Analyze critical process parameter data, such as SPC and CPV, and make recommendations to Engineering and/or Process Development teams.
Develop finite schedules for tasks, including unit operations.
Monitor productivity and identify countermeasures for issues affecting cycle-time adherence.
Escalate critical and impactful events to management.
Clean and sanitize manufacturing areas and equipment as applicable.
Use systems appropriate to job duties, including SAP, QMTS, and LIMS.
Support the introduction of new products and technologies into the facility.
Initiate and own quality records, including non-conformances and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA).
Collaborate routinely with functions across the Thousand Oaks site, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Process Development, and Process Engineering.

Benefits

Health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Discretionary annual bonus program, or a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
Stock-based long-term incentives.
Time-off plans.
Career development opportunities.
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements where possible.