Amgen Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

Leading biopharmaceutical company in Thousand Oaks is looking for a Manufacturing Associate to join their team. The role supports the development and launch of pharmaceutical products in a production environment.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Life Sciences Discipline
• Interest in biotech industry
• Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

What’s in it for you:

• Gain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Make an impact in patients' lives
• Competitive pay

Job Summary

The Associate of Manufacturing will work in a dynamic production environment at the Thousand Oaks site supporting development, clinical, and launch activities. Under general supervision, the employee will perform operations in the manufacturing area according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities include:

• Hands‑on operations: set‑up, cleaning, and sanitization of manufacturing equipment
• 100% manual inspection per defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and SOPs
• Testing drug product in‑process/release samples per defined methods and SOPs
• Following GMP documents (SOPs, MPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance
• Performing and monitoring critical processes with basic troubleshooting
• Performing in‑process sampling of equipment and operating analytical equipment
• Performing inspection activities of filled containers
• Maintaining an organized and clean workspace
• Working in a GMP room environment, full clean room gowning, hairnet and gloves when performing all work
• Initiating quality reports
• Drafting and revising documents (SOPs, MPs)
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements related to routine functions
• Assisting in the review of documentation for assigned functions (equipment logs, batch records)
• Performing activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work
• Working around high‑pressure systems and occasionally around heavy equipment

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.