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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.
Amgen is looking for self-motivated individuals, with strong analytical skills, decision-making, and leadership attributes, willing to join a Biotechnology World Class Company under our EMERGING TALENT ROTATIONAL PROGRAM. The objective is to develop future leaders with a blend of technical knowledge and soft skills (extracurricular activities, leadership, and/or student’s associations).
While being self-motivated is a key, Amgen provides a robust system to make you successful. The Emerging Talent Rotational Program’s selected candidates will work under minimal supervision, but along a solid mentor and buddy support system to foster you during the assimilation process from Academia to Workplace. This two-year Rotational Program consists of three separate rotations in Operations. Examples include Manufacturing, Process Development (Drug Product or Drug Substance), Quality, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
Leadership/Management
- May train staff to perform hands-on tasks
- May act as program representative
- May assist with system ownership responsibilities
- Meet with support system on a regular basis
- Complete deliverables of projects/tasks assigned
- Will act as an Amgen ambassador during internal and external extracurricular activities
Technical
- Basic troubleshooting
- Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions
- May perform routine project management (including documentation of work performed, troubleshooting/system diagnostics, parts/system inventory, maintenance/calibration, internal equipment delivery for scheduled calibrations and scheduling vendor visits) as the responsible project owner
- May verify experimental data, monitors and maintains raw material inventory, maintains/revises laboratory guidelines, maintains MSDS documentation up to date and provides basic experiment preparation support
- Assists in the analysis and interpretation under direct supervision of own data and verifies experimental data from other group members
- May develop basic scientific skills through routine laboratory tasks completion
Processes
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Procedures as applicable
- Regularly draft and revise “routine” documents (e.g. MPs, SOP’s, and technical reports)
- Demonstrate significant contributions to the business by identifying and recommending improvements related to routine functions
- Recognize & accurately report problems
- Maintains appropriate documentation up to date
- Documents appropriate work output (lab notebook compliance, SOPs, etc.)
- Reads and follows written technical procedures
Basic Qualifications
- Graduated from Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or in Life Sciences, Engineering or other relevant disciplines
- A minimum GPA 3.2 or higher/ 2.1 degree
- 2 or less years relevant Work-Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous relevant Coop or Internship experience required
- Great Communication Skills
- Demonstrated Leadership Skills
- Globally mobile
- Global mindset/ willing to accept overseas assignments
- Results oriented
- Clear, concise writing skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Basic understanding of cGMPs
- Efficient time management skills
- Excellent presentation skills (both written and verbal), basic word processing, and spreadsheet application skills (MS systems)
- Ability to work as a team player and/or independently, evaluate documentation and operations according to company procedures, interact constructively with peers and prioritize and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the Amgen Values
