Manufacturing Process Technician - Days (A Shift) - West Greenwich, RI

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Manufacturing Process Technician - Days

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will routinely perform simple to moderately-complex processes according to Standard Operating Procedure and Batch Records. Generally, this will include all aspects associated with bulk manufacturing in aseptic and non-aseptic environments.

Responsibilities include :

Equipment and parts cleaning using manual and automated methods and equipment

Set up and breakdown of single use materials

Weigh and dispense of raw materials

Operation and process monitoring of clean systems, autoclaves, and processing equipment

Sample collection, processing, storage and delivery

Product and component reconciliation

Solution preparation and transfer

Materials handling, weighing and dispensing, power industrial vehicle operation

Strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), responsible to accurately complete process-associated documentation, make calculations and perform the physical tasks associated with bulk manufacturing and other duties as assigned.

This role is expected to work a 12-hour shift on a rotating schedule. The shift pattern will be 7AM-7PM, with a two-week rotation covering 7 days per rotation (A Shift). The rotating shift offers several benefits, with an average of 14 days on shift per month with every other weekend off. In addition, any Sundays worked receive Premium pay. The schedule during the initial on-boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications :

High school / GED + 1 year of manufacturing work or military experience OR

Associate's Degree

Preferred Qualifications :

1+ plus years of experience in a GMP / other regulated environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of GMP principles.

Drug substance manufacturing experience.

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to maintain focus during repetitious tasks over the course of a shift.

Ability to assemble, disassemble, operate and understand simple to moderately complex equipment per procedures.

Basic understanding of measurements, calculations and the metric system.

Ability to work effectively in an individual and team setting.

Ability to document process tasks in electronic batch records.

Coachable, ability to take coaching / critique and show learned / measurable improvement.

Capacity to follow written procedures, recognize and report malfunctions.

Good communication skills.

Ability to perform assignments with a high degree of focus / attention to detail.

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible