Manufacturing Associate, Pilot Plant – Upstream

Overview

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Manufacturing Associate, Pilot Plant – Upstream
What You Will Do Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgen is seeking an entry level Associate to implement a variety of production and technology related operations in a large scale Pilot Plant Upstream (cell culture) environment. The Pilot Plant delivers data and material supporting process development of early and latestage clinical biologic molecules and prototypes new technologies to advance Amgens current and future biologics manufacturing capabilities.

• Perform handson operation of current and future cell culture equipment, including:
• Wave bioreactors
• Stainless steel and singleuse bioreactors
• ATFs and associated equipment cleaning
• Support pilotscale upstream processes from scaleup through harvest
• Execute production runs, experiments, and technology development activities
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and technology transfer
• Participate in equipment commissioning and equipment design
• Design experiments and analyze process data

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Electronic lab notebooks
• Manufacturing procedures
• Presentations or meeting notes
• Summarize findings, identify process challenges, and support future commercial process development

• Fastpaced, handson Pilot Plant manufacturing environment
• Frequent interaction with upstream process development, NPI, and operations teams
• Focused on innovation, scalability, and technology advancement for biologics manufacturing
• Work offhours or nonstandard shifts as required by production schedules

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Manufacturing professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

• High school diploma / GED and 2years of Manufacturing, Scientific or Operations experience;
  Or
• Associates degree and 6 months of Manufacturing, Scientific or Operations experience;
  Or
• Bachelors degree

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical, project management, and continuous improvement abilities
• Experience working in GMP / GDPregulated environments
• Ability to work offhours or alternative shifts

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, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

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…