Associate Quality Control Job at Amgen (Thousand Oaks)

Job Description

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. In this vital role you will support the QC General and Immunoassay team by performing general testing methods for BLE (Breakloose and Extrusion), Moisture Determination by Karl Fisher and Solid Phase Extractions with UV Spectrometer. In addition the role will support ELISA methodologies testing for HCP (Host Cell Protein) and ProA (Protein A) Impurities and qPCR.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for one or more of the following activities in QC: analytical testing, sample and data management and equipment maintenance
Perform routine laboratory procedures such as sample analysis, standard and solution preparation
Responsible for documenting, compiling, interpreting, reviewing and entering laboratory data
Providing and communicating results, maintaining/operating specialized equipment and drafting and revising documents such as Analytical Methods, SOPs and technical reports
Support introduction of new methods/techniques into the lab
Perform basic assay and instrument troubleshooting

Requirements

High school/GED + 2 years of Quality experience OR Associate’s + 6 months of Quality experience OR Bachelor’s

Nice to have

Experience in Immunoassay and qPCR techniques
Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures and safety guidelines
Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines
Ability to organize work, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Detail orientated
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and requirements
Demonstrate understanding of regulatory requirements, safety guidelines and factors impacting compliance
Demonstrates understanding of when and how to appropriately escalate
May identify, recommend and implement improvements related to routine job functions
Ability to learn and follow safety guideline and cGMPs

What we offer

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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