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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked 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. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Manufacturing Process Technician- Environmental Support

The ATO, B20 Environmental Support/Manufacturing Support Technician is a dual-purpose role responsible for providing facility/equipment cleaning, sanitation, and sterilization as well as component and equipment preparation in support of FDA regulated manufacturing areas. All work tasks are completed by aligning with Standard Operating Procedure's (SOP's), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) and Amgen regulations.

Job candidates must be prepared for early starting hours, ranging from 2:00 am to 7:00 am depending on training level and department needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform the cleaning/sanitation of the manufacturing areas and equipment

• Equipment and parts cleaning using manual and automated methods and equipment

• Prepare/assemble equipment and components for use in manufacturing areas

• Operation of autoclaves, depyrogenation oven and filter integrity testers.

• Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working inventory for the equipment/supplies

• Perform various 'housekeeping' activities. (i.e. keeping work areas clean, cleaning of equipment)

• Document and review appropriate paperwork, daily logs, files, and work order documentation per Good Documentation Practices.

• Participate in a detailed training program and develop training plan

• Complete work in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's), cGMPs, SOPs, and Amgen policies

• Plan and schedule department work activities with production staff to minimize impact to production activities

• Develop, revise, and update relevant SOPs and other controlled documents

• Assist in the evaluation of the current cleaning procedures/equipment and recommend changes to optimize the cleaning program

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and 2 years of Manufacturing Facilities/Environmental experience OR 2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience OR

• High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Manufacturing Facilities/Environmental experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and other documentation

• Ability to communicate, collaborate and be accountable

• Ability to work in an environment where cleaning products are used (i.e., bleach, isopropyl and other disinfectants)

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Perform moderately physical activities for up 2-3 hours and the ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Professional work experience in a fast-paced, flexible GMP environment

• Experience in document revision

• Exposure to Operational Excellence initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and 5S

• Proven written and oral communication skills and ability to balance priorities effectively

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to support business needs

• Exposure to regulatory agency inspectors

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

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.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, improve your expertise, and improve your potential along your career journey

• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act

• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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