Associate Manufacturing - Cell Culture

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

385d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing - Cell Culture role at Amgen involves hands-on operations for cell culture production, focusing on the setup, cleaning, and sanitization of bioreactors and support vessels. This position is critical in ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while contributing to the production of innovative medicines that improve patient lives.

Requirements

• High school/GED + 2 years Manufacturing & Operations experience OR Associate's + 6 months Manufacturing & Operations experience OR Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work in teams to complete operational tasks.
• Ability to take direction well and follow documents and policies at all times.
• Ability to take initiative and create a positive work environment through interactions with team members.
• Mechanically inclined and able to lift up to 50lbs and work on your feet for long durations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology and/or Life Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations for cell culture production including 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 and in-process sampling of cell culture equipment.
• Operate analytical equipment and perform washroom activities; clean equipment used in production activities.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace in a clean room environment.
• Initiate quality nonconformance reports and draft/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).
• Be available to work various shifts as dictated by the production schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health and welfare plans.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED