Manufacturing Associate Pilot Plant - Downstream

Company: AMGEN
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Pilot Plant Manufacturing Associate What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will execute a variety of production and technology related operations in the Downstream (Purification) area of their large-scale pilot plant. The pilot plant delivers data and material to support process development of early and late stage clinical biologic molecules. The plant also prototypes and develops new technologies to support advancement of Amgens equipment and operations for current and future biologic facilities. This Associate will perform hands on operations of purification equipment. The purification equipment typically includes large scale chromatography, various types of filtration, ultrafiltration /diafiltration and equipment cleaning. In addition, the applicant may participate in new product introductions, technology transfer, experiment design, equipment commissioning, and equipment design. The applicant will communicate results through authoring standard operating procedures, detailing results in electronic lab notebooks, manufacturing procedures, presentations, or meeting notes. This role will analyze data, process results, summarize findings, and identify challenges to future commercial processes Must be able to work both Day (7:30am - 4:30pm) and Swing Shift (2:30pm - 11:30pm). Shifts rotate roughly every 3 months based on business needs. Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs. Completing a variety of production-related operations in a large-scale facility, including but not limited to chromatography, UF/DF, and viral filtration. Performing supporting activities such as equipment set-up/cleaning and running analytical instruments Performing hands-on work in the plant. Ensuring documentation accurately reflects operations performed, implementing area improvements (efficiency and safety) applying lean principles, and participating in operations meetings. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Manufacturing professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: High school diploma / GED and 2years of Manufacturing, Scientific or Operations experience; Or Associates degree and 6 months of Manufacturing, Scientific or Operations experience; Or Bachelors degree Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree and previous bio-processing/biotech experience Strong verbal and written communication skills. Analytical, project management, and continuous improvement skills. Ability to work off hours or non-standard shifts. 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, well 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. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. 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.

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