Amgen Inc

Manufacturing Associate, Bulk Drug Substance Upstream - Days

Amgen Inc$70K — $96K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School/GED + 2 years in manufacturing or regulated environments.
  • Associate's Degree + 6 months in manufacturing or regulated environments.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
  • Completion of NC BioWork / BioWorks Certification Program is preferred.
  • Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing is desirable.
  • Basic understanding of cGMP environments is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with electronic quality systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Execute work following cGMP procedures and policies.
  • Ensure consistent adherence to gowning and aseptic techniques.
  • Document manufacturing deviations and quality events as necessary.
  • Support investigations related to quality under supervision.
  • Maintain a strong safety and compliance culture.
  • Assist in facility startup activities for operational readiness.
  • Perform hands-on tasks in manufacturing operations, including monitoring equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous contributions.
  • Discretionary annual bonus program or sales incentive plans for field roles.
  • Stock-based long-term incentives offered.
  • Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
  • Flexible work models, including potential remote arrangements.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Manufacturing
Job Description

Manufacturing Associate, Bulk Drug Substance Upstream - Days

Live

What you will do

Let6s do this! Let6s 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 manufacturingcell cultureoperationsincluding seed train, SUBs, Perfusion, RTF, Stainless Steel BRXs, Depth Filtration and Centrifugation,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 (C6Q), and engineering execution.During this phase of thestartup, you will be expected toworkaMonday 6 Friday schedule from 8am 6 5pm.As the business moves from C6Q 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 steadystate operations, the role will shift toward routine manufacturing execution and continuous improvement.

With general direction, the Associate will support all floor operations in accordance withcGMP 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 6 to large 6scale manufacturing equipment

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

  • Maintain an organized, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment

Win

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

  • Associate6s Degree + 6 months manufacturing and/or other regulated environment experience

Or

  • Bachelor6s Degree



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of NC BioWork / BioWorks Certification Program

  • Experience in a regulated industry such as biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Basic understanding of cGMP manufacturing environments

  • Familiarity with EBR/MES, DeltaV, and electronic quality systems

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated desire to learn, grow, and develop manufacturing skills

  • 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 teammates6 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



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Salary Range

70,985.20USD -96,038.80USD

About Amgen Inc

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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