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Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics, but has invested in cutting edge manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these exciting therapies to medical teams around the world. Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) is the fastest growing region in Amgen. Now we are hiring an Associate Quality Control (Microbiology) in Amgen Singapore Manufacturing.
Job Responsibility
Execute testing and/or review for routine environmental, water, raw material and product testing (e.g. bioburden, endotoxin, qPCR, microbial ID etc.)
media, reagent and culture qualification (e.g. growth promotion, DNA positive controls, microorganisms culture types etc.)
Sample management such as sample logging, movement, storage of samples, reconciliation of sample receipt, aliquoting samples, management of stability samples, and sample shipment to Amgen network sites and/or contract labs
Involvement in document revisions and report writing
Involvement in method transfers, method validation/verification and sample type qualification
When required, able to support 12-hour rotating day shift (8am - 8pm), inclusive of weekends and public holidays
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related technological field and 2 years of directly related experience
Associate’s Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related technological field and 4 years of directly related experience
Diploma in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related technological field / GED and 6 years of directly related experience
At least 1-3 years of relevant professional work experience within the biopharmaceutical industry and QC laboratory experience preferred
Possess sound knowledge and understanding of GMP pharmaceutical operations and associated QC testing methods, inclusive of GMP laboratory operation
Experience with Quality Control testing and laboratory operations for common microbial testing methods and equipment (e.g. including but not limited to bioburden, endotoxin, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, microbial limits, growth promotion, biological indicators)
Able to interact effectively with variety of communication and working styles and ability to work well in teams
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a rapidly changing environment
Possess problem solving skills with the ability to apply logic and assess data to troubleshoot and reach decisions or solutions related to assay
Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope
What we offer
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging
Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits