Associate Purification (Downstream)

Amgen Inc.•West Greenwich, RI

33d

About The Position

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Associate Manufacturing - Nights (C shift) What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will join a team of impactful manufacturing associates that leverage adaptability, agility, teamwork, and curiosity. The Manufacturing Associate at Amgen supports the production process by operating equipment, maintaining production records, and adhering to safety and quality standards. They contribute to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule (C Shift). This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on-boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).

Requirements

High school/GED + 2 years of manufacturing or operations work experience OR
Associate's + 6 months of manufacturing or operations work experience OR
Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations such as purification, chromatography, TFF cell culture, aseptic processing, etc.
Knowledge of Single-use Systems
CFR and Regulatory knowledge
Mechanical ability/expertise
Basic statistical mathematical skills
Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area
Demonstrated technical writing capability
Able to demonstrate project management skills 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 lab equipment/testing

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, Associate will perform operations in the manufacturing area.
Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Associate will perform and monitor critical processes, complete routine validation protocols and regularly draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOP's and technical reports.
Associate will also perform basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions.
May participate on cross-functional teams and represent the manufacturing teams.
Associate may also have the responsibility of owning deviations/CAPA's.
In addition, Associate may identify, recommend and implement improvements related to routine functions. In this vital role you will perform operations in the Manufacturing area. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Benefits

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible.

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