Amgen - West Greenwich, RI
posted 4 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - West Greenwich, RI
Chemical Manufacturing
About the position
The Manufacturing Process Technician role at Amgen is a vital position focused on performing various manufacturing processes in both aseptic and non-aseptic environments. This position involves routine tasks that adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Batch Records, contributing to the production of biopharmaceuticals that serve patients worldwide. The role requires working in a shift pattern, specifically nights, and emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Responsibilities
- Equipment and parts cleaning using manual and automated methods and equipment
- Assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and steaming of portable and stationary tanks and associated equipment
- 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)
- Accurate completion of process-associated documentation
- Perform physical tasks associated with bulk manufacturing and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school/GED + 1 year of Manufacturing or Operations work or military experience OR Associate's degree
- Experience in a GMP/other regulated environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of GMP principles
- 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
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to perform assignments with a high degree of focus/attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
- Drug substance manufacturing experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
- Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
