Amgen Inc

Engineer Process Development Environmental & Contamination Control

Amgen Inc$88K — $119K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of Engineering or Operations experience with high school diploma / GED or equivalent; lesser experience with higher education levels accepted.
  • 2+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment supporting cGMP-regulated operations.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills essential for cross-functional teamwork.
  • Experience with industry-standard systems such as EBR and DeltaV is highly advantageous.
  • Technical knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including upstream and downstream operations.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to enhance Environmental Contamination Control efforts.
  • Provide timely technical support to manufacturing to resolve process issues and ensure production schedules are met.
  • Analyze process performance data to identify improvements and develop troubleshooting strategies.
  • Employ engineering principles and statistical analysis to optimize manufacturing processes.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to bolster commercial operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Support regulatory quality activities including process performance qualifications and process validation documentation.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and contribute to regulatory filing documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and savings plans with generous company contributions.
  • Flexible work models available depending on the role.
  • Award-winning time-off plans for work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Operations
Job Description

Engineer Process Development Environmental & Contamination Control

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role, you will join the Process Development team in a highly matrixed environment supporting commercial programs at the Amgen Rhode Island site. You will work with a cross-functional team of engineers and scientists to provide technical process support for technology transfer, process performance qualification, continued process monitoring, and deviation resolution for both existing products and new product introductions with a primary focus on environmental contamination control. The site operates two multiproduct facilities that manufacture a diverse portfolio of innovative biologic and biosimilar medicines.

This role offers strong opportunities for career growth and professional development. You will strengthen your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while building influence across Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Information Systems. The position also provides broad exposure to the technical and operational aspects of a commercial bulk drug manufacturing facility.

Core Responsibilities
  • Work in partnership with manufacturing, engineering and quality to fulfill key objectives specific to Environmental Contamination Control (ECC).
  • Provide real-time technical support to manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and resolve complex process issues.
  • Monitor process performance and operational trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend effective troubleshooting strategies.
  • Apply engineering principles, statistical analysis, and design of experiments to investigate processing issues and drive process optimization.
  • Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, and other cross-functional partners to support commercial operations.
  • Support key regulatory and quality activities, including process performance qualification, continued process verification, deviations, change control, and process validation documentation.
  • Stay current with evolving industry, scientific, and regulatory trends and contribute to the review and authorship of relevant sections of global regulatory filings.


What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a great problem solver with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications
  • High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering or Operations experience OR
  • Associate's degree and 6 years of Engineering or Operations experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Engineering or Operations experience OR
  • Master's degree


Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment supporting cGMP-regulated operations, engineering, manufacturing, or quality systems.
  • Strong communication, presentation, organization, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  • Experience with systems and processes such as EBR, DeltaV, deviations, CAPA, and change control.
  • Technical understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including upstream and downstream operations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.


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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.


Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Salary Range
88,281.00USD -119,439.00 USD

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Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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