Associate Manufacturing - Bulk Drug Substance Downstream - Days 

What you will do 

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this dynamic role, you will be an Associate in the manufacturing organization at Amgen North Carolina (ANC) supporting the facility expansion program and facility startup.

Thisessentialrole will be part of a team responsible for manufacturingdownstream purification operations including column packing,columnchromatography, TFF,viralfiltration,viralinactivation, conjugation, and final fill,while partnering across functions to ensure successful operational readiness, technology transfer, and rampup of manufacturing operations within the new facility. 

This role may require work outside standard business hours, including nonstandard shifts, as needed to support startup, commissioning and qualification (C&Q), and engineering execution.During this phase of thestartup, you will be expected toworkaMonday Friday schedule from 8am pm.  As the business moves from C&Q to manufacturing operations, this essential positionwillwork ona 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45 am to6:15pmsupporting our critical 24/7 manufacturing operations.As Amgen relies upon the regular attendance of all staff members to meet legitimate business needs, this role must be able to work assigned 12-hourshift, including during inclement weather, some holidays and requested overtime in support of our operations.

During early phases, this role will focus on operational readiness, training, and startup execution. As the facility transitions to steady state operations, the role will shift toward routine manufacturing execution and continuous improvement.

With general direction, the Associate will support all floor operations in accordance with cGMP practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Quality

• Execute work in accordance with established cGMP procedures and policies, including SOPs, MPs, JHAs, and applicable CFRs

• Ensure proper gowning and aseptic techniques are consistently followed

• Initiate and document manufacturing related deviations and quality events as trained

• Support investigations and corrective actions under guidance

• Maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, and compliance

Operational Readiness & Facility Startup

• Support operational readiness and facility startup activities as part of the expansion program

• Participate in training, equipment familiarization, and procedure execution to enable startup

• Execute assigned readiness tasks supporting commissioning, qualification, and early manufacturing operations

• Follow defined workflows and procedures to support safe and compliant startup activities

• Provide operational feedback and escalate issues observed during startup execution

Manufacturing Operations

• Perform hands-on manufacturing operations including setup, operation, monitoring, cleaning, and sanitization of equipment and assigned areas

• Run and monitor critical process tasks per approved procedures

• Perform in process sampling, operate analytical equipment, and complete Electronic Batch Records (EBRs)

• Complete washroom activities for small- to large- scale manufacturing equipment

• Identify and escalate operational issues impacting safety, quality, or schedule

• Maintain an organized, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The hard-working professionals we seek are team players with these qualifications. 

Basic Qualifications:

• High School/GED + 2 years manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience 

Or

• Associates Degree + 6 months manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience 

Or

• Bachelors Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of NC BioWorks Certification Program

• Experience in a regulated industry such as biotechnology or pharmaceutical 

• Basic understanding and process experience in a cGMP manufacturing facility

• Strong verbal and written communication 

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, and knowledge of other electronic systems such as EBR/MES, Delta V, and Electronic Quality Systems

• An ability to demonstrate desire and drive to learn and grow their understanding of operations and processes

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.  

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including: 

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns 

• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Salary Range