Senior Associate Upstream Manufacturing (Day Shift)

Amgen•Holly Springs, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX Batch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027. In this dynamic role, you will be a Senior Associate in the manufacturing organization at Amgen North Carolina (ANC). The work schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts and includes working every other weekend, based on business requirements. The Senior Associates will be executing operations on the floor in our upstream area and will be responsible for the manufacturing of cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) drug substance. With general direction, the Senior Associate is responsible for executing on-the-floor operations within manufacturing in accordance with cGMP practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience
Associate's Degree + 2 years manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience
Bachelor's Degree + 6 months manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience
Master's Degree

Nice To Haves

Completion of NC BioWork Certificate Program
Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical plant start up
Knowledge and process experience within a cGMP manufacturing facility or other highly regulated environment
Basic understanding of Upstream operation (Vial Thaw, Inoculation/Cell Expansion, Single Use Bioreactor, Production Bioreactor, ATF, Harvest Centrifuge, Depth Filtration)
Excellent verbal and written communication (technical) skills
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, and knowledge of other electronic systems such as EBR/MES, Delta V, and Electronic Quality Systems

Responsibilities

Completes work in accordance with established cGMP procedures and policies (Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs], Manufacturing Procedures [MPs], Job Hazard Analysis [JHAs], Code of Federal Regulations [CFR]) with strict adherence to safety and compliance
Initiate quality non-conformance (NC) reports
Interact with regulatory agencies as needed and guided
Assure proper gowning and aseptic techniques are always followed
Perform hands-on operations including set-up, cleaning, sanitization, monitoring of equipment and assigned area
Run and monitor critical process tasks per assigned procedures
Perform in-process sampling, operate analytical equipment, and complete process documentation (Electronic Batch Records [EBR])
Complete washroom activities: cleaning equipment, small to large scale, used in production activities
Identify, recommend, and implement innovate process improvements and optimizations related to daily routine functions
Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions (i.e., equipment logs, EBRs, ESPs)
Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team (i.e., QA/QC, F&E (Facilities & Engineering), PPIC, Mfg., PD (Process Development), Regulatory, etc.) in completing production activities
Responsible for recognizing and elevating problems during daily operations
Participate in the implementation of programs and CAPAs (Corrective Action Preventive Action) with an eye toward continuous improvement
Drive safety in all operations, and assist the manager in escalating concerns as needed
Maintain an organized, clean, and workable space
Draft and revise documents (SOPs, technical reports, and MPs)
Interacts with management as an advisor in planning and in escalating potential concerns with the schedule and/or process