Associate Manufacturing

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 17, 2020

Job Description:

Career Category Manufacturing Job Description The Associate of Manufacturing will work in a dynamic production environment at the Amgen Thousand Oaks Drug Substance plant supporting development, clinical, and launch activities. Under general supervision, incumbent will perform operations in the Manufacturing area, specifically B23 Purification processes. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). - Hands-on operations, set-up, clean, sanitize and prepare media and buffers per procedures - Perform and monitor critical processes - Execute routine validation protocols - Comply with GMP's - Regularly draft and revise routine documents (e.g. Manufacturing Processes, SOPs, and technical reports) - Initiate Quality incidents - Identify and recommend improvements related to routine functions and implement after approval - Basic troubleshooting - Recognize & accurately report problems - Direct operators on critical processes - Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions (e.g. equipment logs, routine area audits, batch records) - May train staff to perform hands-on tasks - May act as safety representative - May participate on cross-functional teams and represent the Purification group - Non-standard shifts including weekends Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree AND 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR High School diploma/GED AND 6 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of large scale Purification operations, chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration, aseptic processing - Strong Code of Federal Regulations and Regulatory knowledge - Strong mechanical ability/expertise - Knowledge of WIP lab equipment and computers, with Laboratory Information Management System access - Basic statistical mathematical skills - Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge - Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area - Ability to demonstrate technical writing capability with Trackwise access - Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills - Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles - Basic troubleshooting skills on Purification equipment - Experience with Delta V / automation Join Us If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen. Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. 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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. 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, or disability status. .

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