Associate Manufacturing Shift - West Greenwich, RI

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post. 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 I - Days (A Shift) – perform operations in Manufacturing (AR30), specifically in downstream operations, at Amgen's Rhode Island facility. You will perform and monitor critical processes associated with protein purification while following GMP, SOPs and batch records.
• In-process sampling of drug substance applying analytical equipment.
• Hands-on operations including inspecting and installing single use components, chromatography operations, UF/DF operations, sample analysis, drug substance fill operations and breaking down vessels.
• Technical writing to draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, Deviations, Safety Reporting, and Equipment logs.
• Basic troubleshooting and review of documentation for assigned functions.
• Opportunities to participate in cross-functional teams to expand technical background in the biotech industry.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements related to CAPAs or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining an inspection-ready workspace and organizing/maintaining material inventory in the manufacturing space.
• Collaborating with multiple computer systems (Delta V/EBRs) to complete operations or troubleshoot issues on the floor.
• Work a 12-hour shift on a rotating schedule. Pattern: 7AM-7PM with a two-week rotation covering 7 days per rotation. Average approximately 14 days on shift per month with every other weekend off. Sundays worked receive premium pay. Initial onboarding phase (2–6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday–Friday, ~8am–5pm).

• Minimum
  
  Education Required:
  
  High School/GED
• 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
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering; knowledge of large-scale biotech operations (purification, cell culture, aseptic processing); knowledge of Single-use-Systems; CFR and Regulatory knowledge; mechanical ability; basic statistical mathematical skills; ability to interpret/apply GMP knowledge; understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing; demonstrated technical writing capability; project management and presentation skills; understanding/applying basic chemistry, biology and physical principles; basic troubleshooting on production equipment;
  
  experience with Delta V; experience with lab equipment/testing

We support professional and personal growth and well-being with competitive benefits and a collaborative culture. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted; actual salary varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan including health and welfare plans, retirement savings, work/life balance, and career development opportunities.

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement and savings plans, and flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan (for field roles)
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible
• Salary Range: $75,618.00 – $89,473.00

Location: West Greenwich, Rhode Island

Job Code: Pharmaceutical

Affiliate Sponsor: Amgen

Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000