Quality control associate

Associate Quality Control Bioassays

Apply remote type : On Site

Locations : US - California - Thousand Oaks

Time type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id : R-188199

Career Category

Quality

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.

Associate Quality Control Bioassays

What you will do

In this vital role you will work in a dynamic team environment to support testing and projects within the group. The position will perform data analysis using R-based Bioassay Data Analysis (RBDA) while documenting results in an electronic lab notebook (ELN) or on paper forms, as well as in a laboratory information management system (LIMS), and will be responsible for lab activities including analytical testing, equipment maintenance, method validation, qualification and transfer, all while providing technical expertise.

Responsibilities : Testing

• Comply with safety guidelines
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), which includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of training records, laboratory notebooks, written procedures, equipment monitoring systems and laboratory logbooks
• Execute routine and non-routine testing procedures and assays
• Maintain testing equipment at a high level to ensure accuracy and consistency of test results
• Perform data analysis of testing results and communicate results to appropriate sources

Material / Data Management

• Responsible for documenting, computing, compiling, interpreting, and entering data
• Responsible for the inventory management of media and reagents
• Ensure the timely disposal of tested samples

Qualification / Validation

May participate in and / or support method qualifications, validations, and transfers

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a go getter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

• High school / GED 2 years Quality or Operations experience OR
• Associate’s 6 months Quality or Operations experience OR
• Bachelor’s

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences
• 1 years’ experience with mammalian cell culture and bioassay analytical methods
• 1 years of biopharmaceutical experience
• Experience in biotechnology with cGMP regulations, practices and requirements pertaining to the manufacturing and testing of biopharmaceuticals
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of laboratory equipment and operations, including working with hazardous compounds and chemicals
• Demonstrated communication (written and verbal) and scientific writing skills
• Ability to execute projects as part of a team or independently
• Ability to make decisions in a timely and thoughtful manner, taking into consideration available information

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.

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careers.amgen.com Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About Us

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 biologics manufacturing 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.

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Last updated : 2024-09-29