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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.
Associate Quality Control
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for activities including microbiology & analytical testing, sample and data management and equipment and instrumentation operation and maintenance in a highly dynamic, team environment.
This role is expected to work a 10-hour shift Saturday - Tuesday, from 6:45AM-5:15PM.
Responsibilities include:
Responsible for one or more of the following activities in Quality Control including analytical testing, characterization, sample and data management
Perform sample collection and sample handling to support GMP operations
Perform testing and possible data review for compendia, non-compendia methods, and routine laboratory procedures
Generate complete, accurate, and concise laboratory documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebooks
Operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Participate in laboratory investigations and audits as necessary
Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
Maintain training compliance and proficiency
At all times, comply with safety guidelines, cGMPs and other applicable regulatory requirements
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a good teammate with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a regulated biotechnology/pharmaceutical lab environment
Professional work experience in a fast-paced, flexible GxP Microbiology Laboratory
Experience executing microbiological test methods (ie. Endotoxin, PCR, Growth Promotion Testing)
Experience supporting Environmental and Clean Utility monitoring programs
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with ability to write effective science-based quality and compliance documents
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to support business needs
Experience executing endotoxin, media qualification and sterility testing
Demonstrated proficiency with electronic systems (LIMS, LMES, Trackwise, etc.)
Exposure to Operational Excellence initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and 5S
Demonstrated project management and presentation skills, and proven ability to manage priorities effectively
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.
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.
and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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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.
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