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Amgen Associate Manufacturing - Nights (D shift) in West Greenwich, Rhode Island
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.
Associate Manufacturing - Nights Shift-D
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What you will do
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will perform operations within the Manufacturing area, specifically solutions, at Amgen's innovative Rhode Island facility. You will be required to know, comprehend, and apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as well as understand, follow, and document in batch records.
Perform batching and transfer of Buffers and Media in appropriate areas according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Follow and monitor critical processes, complete routine validation protocols, and regularly draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOPs, and technical reports.
Conduct basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions.
May also have the responsibility of initiating and owning area Deviations, revising SOP's and performing LEAN functions.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.
In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule (D- Shift). This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on-boarding/training phase (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The driven professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
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 biotechnology operations such as purification, cell culture, aseptic processing, etc.
Knowledge of Single-use-Systems
CFR and Regulatory knowledge
Mechanical ability/expertise
Basic statistical mathematical skills
Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area
Demonstrated technical writing capability
Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills
Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment
Experience with Delta V
Experience with lab equipment/testing
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
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.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
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
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Apply now
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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.