Senior Associate Quality Control Lead - Nights
Senior Associate Quality Control Lead - Nights
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Senior Associate Quality Control Lead - Nights
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will play a key role in the Quality Control team as the lead for night shift support. Reporting directly to the Director of Quality Control, the Senior Associate, Quality Control I (Night Shift Lead) is an experienced QC professional who provides independent technical execution and shift-level leadership within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. This role is accountable for leading night shift QC operations, ensuring accurate sample management, timely analytical testing, and sustained compliance with GMP, data integrity, and safety requirements.
- Provide operational leadership for QC night shift activities, including sample receipt, prioritization, and accurate entry into LIMS.
- Serve as the primary QC point of contact for Manufacturing during night shift operations, supporting production schedules, issue resolution, and risk escalation.
- Independently perform routine and complex analytical testing in chemistry, bioassay, and/or microbiology, including STAT testing as required.
- Ensure accurate, compliant documentation in accordance with GDP, GMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Support laboratory investigations related to deviations or OOS results and communicate shift-level risks to QC leadership.
- Utilize electronic systems including LIMS, Biovia (LES, ELN, CIMS/CISPro), and Veeva Vault (QualityDocs, QMS).
- Collaborate cross-functionally to meet testing timelines and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated Quality Control laboratory with demonstrated ability to work independently.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The quality professional we seek is a strong great teammate with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Quality, Analytical Testing, or GxP Computerized System validation experience OR
- Associate’s degree and 2 years of Quality, Analytical Testing, or GxP Computerized System validation experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 months of Quality, Analytical Testing, or GxP Computerized System validation experience OR
- Master’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience serving as a shift lead, point of contact, or informal team lead within a QC laboratory.
- Hands-on analytical testing experience in chemistry, bioassay, and/or microbiology.
- Strong knowledge of data integrity, GDP, GMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
- Familiarity with compendial methods (e.g., USP–NF).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work autonomously during off-shift hours.
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.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team!
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