Senior Associate Manufacturing

Career Category:
Manufacturing

This Manufacturing Senior Associate plays a vital role in manufacturing medicines that support Amgen’s mission to serve patients.

• Managing and leading all aspects of a device assembly & packaging line, maintaining production in full cGMP compliance.
• Assisting with supervising and developing technicians while overseeing production equipment to ensure production schedules are completed.
• Leading manufacturing operations on the production floor while helping to perform equipment setup, operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintaining machine uptime, performing fault clearing and clearing stoppages on automated equipment.
• Ensuring all safety and compliance procedures are followed at all times.
• Raising appropriate concerns to various levels of management when personnel and environmental safety, equipment functionality, product supply, or quality are at risk.
• Providing training to manufacturing staff on process and equipment.
• Providing troubleshooting, technical support, and resolution of equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Collaborating with Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing Support to resolve manufacturing events in a timely manner.
• Supporting Deviation Triage and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) processes.
• Writing, reviewing & revising controlled documentation (SOPs, Manufacturing Procedures (MPs), Forms, Technical Reports, etc).
• Applying process, scientific, operational, and compliance knowledge with analytical and troubleshooting skills to support manufacturing operations.
• Championing Lean Transformation and OE initiatives, facilitating continuous improvement in the plant.
• Participating in the design, development, and implementation of processes in support of the manufacturing floor.
• Participating in the development, implementation, and issue resolution associated with process equipment commissioning, qualification and validation.
• Collaborating with Quality, Mfg Managers, Plant Engineering, Process Development and Regulatory Compliance staff in cross‑functional teams.

• 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

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Life Sciences
• Technical understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech packaging equipment and processes
• Experience with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Ability to be flexible and manage change
• Experience participating in and leading cross‑functional teams

• Competitive total rewards plan including 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
• Retirement and savings plan with generous company contributions
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program and, for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans
• Flexible work models where possible

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.