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Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Onsite
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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. 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
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will work in a dynamic production environment at the Amgen Thousand Oaks Drug Substance plant supporting development, clinical, and commercial activities. Under general supervision, employee will perform operations in the Manufacturing area. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Responsibilities:
Hands-on operations: set-up, cleaning, and sanitization of various manufacturing equipment
Preparing buffers/media per defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Following GMP documents (SOPs, MPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance
Performing and monitoring critical processes with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
Performing in-process sampling of equipment and operating analytical equipment
Performing washroom activities: clean small-scale and large-scale equipment used in production activities
Maintaining an organized and clean workspace
Working in a clean room environment wearing steel toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet, and gloves when performing all work
Initiating quality deviation records
Drafting and revising documents (SOPs, MPs)
Identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements related to routine functions
Assisting in the review of documentation for assigned functions (example: batch records)
Performing activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work
Working around high-pressure systems and occasionally working around heavy equipment
Available to work various shifts (Days, Swings, Graves, Weekends, Holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs, 3 or 4x12hrs) as dictated by the production schedule
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 a go getter with these qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
High school/GED + 2 years of Manufacturing /Operations experience OR
Associate’s + 6 months Manufacturing /Operations experience OR
Bachelor’s
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and/or Life Sciences
Mechanically inclined
Able to work in teams to complete operational tasks
Ability to take direction well, follow documents and policies at all times
Ability to take initiative
Create a positive work environment through interactions with team members
Person will have strong capability of scientific/engineering/laboratory analysis, troubleshooting and ability to apply advanced problem solving skills
Ability to develop and follow detailed protocols
Independently motivated with ability to multi-task and work in teams
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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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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.
.Salary Range
70,985.20USD -96,038.80 USD