Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
ASSOCIATE MANUFACTURING- INSPECTION
What you will do
In this vital role, you will support the manufacturing of life-changing therapies at Amgen Manufacturing Limited in Puerto Rico. You'll be part of a 24x7 operation, ensuring safe and efficient production through equipment operation, procedural compliance, and teamwork-on any shift, any day, where your contribution makes a difference.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operate manufacturing equipment independently after completing required training and qualification, contributing to the reliable execution of daily production activities.
Perform set up, operate, and troubleshoot automated equipment to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency as per established procedures to uphold quality and regulatory compliance.
Monitor equipment, workspaces, and process outputs to confirm they meet safety, quality, and performance standards.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and safety protocols consistently-using reader-doer or similar methods when applicable.
Use electronic systems such as SAP, Symphony, SCADA, or batch record platforms (training provided) to record activities, track materials, and verify production data accurately.
Complete documentation in a timely, compliant manner, applying Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure traceability and readiness for inspections or audits.
Stay informed by reviewing SOPs regularly and asking questions when clarity is needed-supporting safe and accurate execution of tasks.
Detect and respond to equipment or process deviations early, following SOPs and escalating issues to leads or support teams when appropriate.
Perform monitoring and maintain machine uptime by addressing faults, stoppages and basic troubleshooting; partner with engineers, mechanics, or leads when resolution is beyond scope.
Support investigation or root-cause analysis efforts to help resolve process issues and improve performance.
Work collaboratively with peers, leads, and trainers to meet expectations, solve problems, and foster a respectful, team-oriented work culture.
Adapt to changing priorities and offer support to the team during downtime or as directed by your lead or supervisor to maintain operational flow.
Participate in daily team meetings and use communication tools and production tracking systems to align your work with real-time production needs.
Demonstrate commitment, flexibility, and attention to detail to complete tasks efficiently-especially within a dynamic, round-the-clock production environment.
Ensure materials and components are available to support continuous operations.
What we expect of you
We are all different! Yet, we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Associate Manufacturing professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
OR
Associate's + 6 months of Manufacturing work experience
OR
High school/GED + 2 years of Manufacturing work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Working experience in manufacturing in a GMP regulated environment.
Robust knowledge and proven successful track execution of Good Manufacturing Procedures.
Ability to use computer systems to support the material inventory system (SAP transactions) and electronic batch records.
Ability to support Manual and Automatic Inspection Activities.
Obtain applicable manual inspection certifications (must).
Excellent attention to detail, good organization, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Able to work in small groups and cross functional teams to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement collective corrective actions.
Experience working with highly automated equipment.
Experience working with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
Capacity to follow written procedures, recognize and report malfunctions of equipment.
Have outstanding communication/ collaboration/ escalation skills.
Intermediate Mathematics and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge with basic computer operations, such as ability to navigate in MS Office, use email, and complete training using Computer Based Training (CBT).
Good documentation skills.
Written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Generate and support investigation or root-cause analysis efforts to help resolve process issues and improve performance.
Initiate deviation records as appropriate and own minor deviations as needed.
May perform revisions on routine SOPs, Forms, APPX, etc.
Generate workorders as needed.
Notifies FLM of any discrepancies to ensure quality standards and safety of operations are always maintained.
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.
In addition to the base salary, 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:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
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 an annual site shutdown
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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