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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.
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Maintenance Technician – AML 14
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will perform maintenance activities assigned to manufacturing equipment according to established guidelines and operating procedures. Perform troubleshooting and employ predictive technologies to diagnose equipment problems and identify appropriate corrective actions for manufacturing equipment. This role will support Drug Product - AML 14 organization, following GMP's regulations, Amgen's policies and SOP's and supporting a Non-Standard Shift structure that includes weekends and nights.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair tasks to Manufacturing equipment such as Vial and syringe filler, Nested syringe and Adaptive Line, autoclaves, parts washers, portable tanks and another manufacturing equipment or system including process control and laboratory instruments.
Provide basic support of start-up of new equipment to ensure it meets all mechanical design specifications.
Perform regular certification of equipment to verify conformance to industry standards and Amgen procedures.
Support the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system.
Perform daily tasks following SOPs or job plans/work plans for work related areas.
Support the team in optimizing the maintenance program by identifying improvement opportunities and recommend changes to existing maintenance procedures.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Maintenance Technician professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Associate degree and 2 years of maintenance experience
Or
2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on maintenance experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 4 years of maintenance experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical knowledge and experience working with Manufacturing Equipment Operations and Maintenance, Process Equipment and System Maintenance, CIP/SIP Operations
Experience working in a GMP environment.
Knowledge of electrical systems including different types of sensors or electronic units, and low voltage systems.
Knowledge and experience working and troubleshooting with electrical and/or mechanical units.
Ability to read and understand schematics.
Experience with Vial/Syringe aseptic filling equipment and cleaning processes or machines like Parts Washers, Ultrasonic Washer, Autoclave, among others
Knowledge and experience in debagger, Isolator, ebeam, Filler machine, robots, conveyors, aseptic techniques. Experience with set up alignment tools.
Good Communication Skills both verbal and written.
Knowledge and ability working with Microsoft office (word, excel, power point) and other computer applications.
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 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
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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.
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