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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 - AML 6 Upstream

What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. 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.

• Operate manufacturing equipment independently after completing required training and qualification.
• Complete and review documentation (e.g., equipment logs, batch records, area audits) in accordance with procedures to ensure compliance.
• Monitor equipment, workspaces, and outputs to meet safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Follow SOPs, cGMPs, and safety protocols using reader-doer or similar methods.
• Record activities, track materials, and verify data using systems like SAP, Symphony, SCADA, or batch record platforms (training provided).
• Apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-ready records.
• Stay current with SOPs and seek clarification when needed to ensure task accuracy.
• Identify and escalate equipment or process deviations per SOPs.
• Train team members on hands-on tasks to support skill development.
• Support investigations and root-cause analyses to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Collaborate with peers, leads, and trainers to meet goals and maintain a team-oriented culture.
• Adapt to changing priorities and assist during downtime to sustain workflow.
• Participate in daily meetings and use communication tools to align with production needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility, attention to detail, and commitment in a dynamic, 24/7 environment.

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 and 6 months of manufacturing experience
OR
High school/GED and 2 years of manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational background in Science, Mathematics, Statistics and/or Engineering
• Manufacturing GMP regulated environment work experience
• Biotechnology, drug substance understanding and experience working with Cell Culture, Media Preparation and/or Formulation/Filling processes
• Knowledge in Cleaning in place. Steam in place, cell culture process, Equipment Preparation.
• Experience with lab equipment and computers
• Understand analytical methods for manufacturing area
• Basic knowledge in analytical methods e.g. (protein concentration, pH, conductivity, LAL, Osmolality).
• Experience working with assembling, disassembling, operating and understanding equipment per procedures.
• Basic Knowledge and experience with computer operations, such as MS Office, and Computer Based Training (CBT) application among other computer systems.
• Availability to work non-standard shifts that may include, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Good documentation and organization skills and high degree of attention to details.
• Written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish

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.

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 & 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
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.