Manufacturing Associate, Pilot Plant - Upstream

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

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.

Let’s do this. Let’s 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 late‑stage clinical biologic molecules and prototypes new technologies to advance Amgen’s current and future biologics manufacturing capabilities.

• Wave bioreactors

• Stainless steel and single‑use bioreactors

• ATFs and associated equipment cleaning

• Support pilot‑scale upstream processes from scale‑up 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

• Fast‑paced, hands‑on 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 off‑hours or non‑standard 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

• Associate’s degree and 6 months of Manufacturing, Scientific or Operations experience;
  Or

• Bachelor’s degree

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated analytical, project management, and continuous improvement abilities

• Experience working in GMP / GDP‑regulated environments

• Ability to work off‑hours 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, 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…