Senior Associate Manufacturing

Position: Senior Associate Manufacturing I
** 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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

** Manufacturing Senior Associate*
* ** What you will do*
* In this role you will be managing and leading all aspects of a device assembly & packaging line. Responsibility includes maintaining production in full cGMP compliance. Assist with supervising and developing technicians while overseeing production equipment to ensure production schedules are completed.

+ Lead manufacturing operations on the production floor while helping to perform equipment setup, operation and troubleshooting.

+ Maintain machine uptime, perform any fault clearing and clear stoppages on automated equipment.

+ Ensure all safety and compliance procedures are followed at all times.

+ Raise appropriate concerns to various levels of management when personnel and environmental safety, equipment functionality, product supply, or quality are at risk.

+ Provide training to manufacturing staff on process and equipment.

+ Provide troubleshooting, technical support, and resolution of equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor.

+ Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing Support to resolve manufacturing events in a timely manner.

+ Support Deviation Triage and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) processes

+ Write, review & revise controlled documentation (SOPs, Manufacturing Procedures (MPs), Forms, Technical Reports, etc)

+ Apply process, scientific, operational, and compliance knowledge with analytical and troubleshooting skills to support manufacturing operations.

+ Champion Lean Transformation and OE initiatives, facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in the plant.

+ Participate in the design, development, and implementation of processes in support of the manufacturing floor.

+ Participate in the development, implementation, and issue resolution associated with process equipment Commissioning, Qualification and Validation

+ Collaborate with Quality, Mfg Managers, Plant Engineering, Process Development and Regulatory Compliance staff in cross-functional teams.

** What we expect of you*
* We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The manufacturing professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* High school/GED + 4 years biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development or quality experience

** Or*
* Associate's + 2 years biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development or quality experience

** Or*
* Bachelor's + 6 months biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development or quality experience work experience

** Or*
* Master's

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Life Sciences

+ Technical understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech packaging equipment and processes

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Experience with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

+ Ability to be flexible and manage change

+ Experience participating in and leading cross-functional teams

** What you can expect of us*
* As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

+ 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

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