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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Through this program, you will acquire the valuable hands-on skills and foundational experience to become the professional you are meant to be in your chosen field.

Live

This could be your everyday

The Associate Manufacturing is a hands-on role in one of the two manufacturing facilities on site at Amgen Rhode Island. Successful candidates will join either the AR5 team, focused on on-going, high-volume production, or the AR30 team, focused on operational readiness and start-up. Qualifications for this role are the same in both facilities.

The on-boarding phase for this role will last 2-6 weeks, during which time successful incumbents will be on an administrative schedule (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).  Following the on-boarding phase, the successful incumbent will be expected to join a shift team working a 12-hour shift.  The shift pattern will be 7AM-7PM with a two-week rotation covering 7 days per week. The rotating shift offers several benefits, with an average of 14 days on shift per month with every other weekend off. In addition, any Sundays worked receive Premium pay.

Under general supervision, Associate will perform operations in the Manufacturing area. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Associate will perform and monitor critical processes, execute routine validation protocols, and regularly draft and revise documents such as Manufacturing Procedures, SOPs, and technical reports. Associate will also perform basic troubleshooting and assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions. May participate on cross-functional teams and represent the manufacturing teams. Associate may also have the responsibility of owning deviations/CAPAs. In addition, Associate may identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.

Win

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate and driven individual we seek exemplifies the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria: 

Currently enrolled in final year of Bachelor’s Degree Program in Life Sciences,

Engineering or other relevant disciplines

Scheduled to graduate no later than summer 2022 

Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher 

2 or less years relevant Work-Experience 

Previous internship and/or co-op experience 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Knowledge of large-scale biotechnology operations such as purification, cell culture, aseptic processing, etc

Knowledge of Single-use-Systems

CFR and Regulatory knowledge

Mechanical ability/expertise

Basic statistical mathematical skills

Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge

Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area

Demonstrated technical writing capability

Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills

Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles

Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment

Experience with Delta V

Experience with lab equipment/testing

THRIVE 

Some of the vast rewards of working here 

• As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.  
• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting culture that values diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

APPLY NOW 

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.