Manufacturing Associate Pilot Plant - Downstream

Bachelor’s degree

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will execute a variety of production and technology related operations in the Downstream (Purification) area of their large-scale pilot plant. The pilot plant delivers data and material to support process development of early and late stage clinical biologic molecules. The plant also prototypes and develops new technologies to support advancement of Amgen’s equipment and operations for current and future biologic facilities.

This Associate will perform hands on operations of purification equipment. The purification equipment typically includes large scale chromatography, various types of filtration, ultrafiltration /diafiltration and equipment cleaning. In addition, the applicant may participate in new product introductions, technology transfer, experiment design, equipment commissioning, and equipment design. The applicant will communicate results through authoring standard operating procedures, detailing results in electronic lab notebooks, manufacturing procedures, presentations, or meeting notes.

This role will analyze data, process results, summarize findings, and identify challenges to future commercial processes.

• Must be able to work both Day (7:30am - 4:30pm) and Swing Shift (2:30pm - 11:30pm). Shifts rotate roughly every 3 months based on business needs.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Completing a variety of production-related operations in a large-scale facility, including but not limited to chromatography, UF/DF, and viral filtration.
• Performing supporting activities such as equipment set-up/cleaning and running analytical instruments
• Performing ‘hands-on’ work in the plant.
• Ensuring documentation accurately reflects operations performed, implementing area improvements (efficiency and safety) applying lean principles, and participating in operations meetings.

What We Expect Of You

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 2 years of Manufacturing, Scientific or Operations experience;
  Or
• Associate’s degree and 6 months of Manufacturing, Scientific or Operations experience;
  Or
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and previous bio-processing/biotech experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, project management, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to work off hours or non-standard shifts.

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.

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 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
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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