Associate Manufacturing - Cell Culture - Amgen

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives 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.

Associate Manufacturing- Cell Culture

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this dynamic role you will perform operations for cell culture production. Responsibilities include:

• Hands-on operation, set-up, cleaning, and sanitization of bioreactors and various cell culture support vessels
• Prepare buffers/media per defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Follow GMP documents (SOPs, MPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance
• Perform and monitor critical processes
• Perform in process sampling of cell culture equipment and operate analytical equipment
• Perform washroom activities; clean equipment, small to large scale, used in production activities
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace
• Work in a clean room environment wearing steel toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet and latex gloves when performing all work
• Initiate quality nonconformance reports
• Draft and revise documents (SOPs, MPs)
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions
• Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions (equipment logs, batch records)
• Available to work various shifts (day, swing, graves, weekends, holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs) as dictated by the production schedule

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

Basic Qualifications:

• High school/GED + 2 years Manufacturing & Operations experience OR
• Associates + 6 months Manufacturing & Operations experience OR
• Bachelors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Biology and/or Life Sciences
• 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
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and work on your feet for long durations

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 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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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.

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.