Thermal Engineering - Lab Engineer

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

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.

Thermal Engineering - Lab Engineer

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

This Engineer position is part of the Thermal Engineering group within Combination Product Operations. The successful candidate will support laboratory operations by performing and maintaining compliant testing activities in alignment with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory testing equipment; coordinating maintenance, calibration, and vendor services; and assisting with equipment validation and thermal shipping qualification activities. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to support testing, change control, documentation, and continuous process improvement, while ensuring timely and transparent communication on equipment status and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory testing in accordance with approved test protocols, operating standards, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable safety procedures.
• Operate and support laboratory testing equipment, including compression testers, vibration systems, environmental chambers, vacuum systems, and drop testers.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate laboratory maintenance activities, including equipment calibration, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and vendor visits.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure uninterrupted test execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (R&D, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Regulatory) on protocol review, test preparation, change control, deviations, CAPAs, and controlled documentation.
• Support engineers with internal experiments and studies by providing guidance on appropriate test methods and execution.
• Apply engineering and project management principles to support qualification of thermal shipping systems and temperature monitoring devices in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to organize maintenance and service activities.
• Adhere to and demonstrate working knowledge of Amgen EHS&S policies and procedures.
• Work effectively within Amgen’s external vendor and contractor management processes.
• Safely operate forklift equipment as required.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting objects up to 60 pounds.
• Lead or support equipment procurement projects and provide regular status updates on vendor performance and project progress.
• Drive laboratory improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with the team regarding laboratory equipment status, availability, and issues.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Engineering experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 6 years of Engineering experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory operations experience preferred, particularly within biotechnology, biomedical, chemical, or mechanical disciplines.
• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with demonstrated success in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, vendor management, and test execution.
• Strong organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability in technical presentations, issue analysis, and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with technically and culturally diverse teams, influence stakeholders toward common goals, and deliver high-quality results under aggressive timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Maximo Work Order process and EHS&S requirements.

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