Associate Quality Control- Gels Laboratory

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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- GELS LABORATORY

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will be responsible for one or more of the following activities: analytical testing, method development, routine sample testing, and data management. This role is a key contributor within the Quality Control department and supports non-standard shift operations, which may include first, second, third, and/or weekend shifts.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct routine laboratory testing using techniques such as SDS Page, IEF, Capillary Electrophoresis and Elisa in accordance with SOPs, compendia, and analytical methods.
• Operate laboratory equipment and confirm materials, reagents, and consumables are within expiry prior to use.
• Evaluate test results accurately and identify unexpected or out-of-specification outcomes.
• Capture and document test data using laboratory systems (e.g., LIMS, Empower, LMES) in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Initiate troubleshooting or root cause analysis in alignment with SOPs and bring up unresolved issues or deviations to the manager promptly.
• Collect, organize, and track samples following SOPs and internal timelines.
• Monitor tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, sample progress reports) to guide task completion and sample status.
• Ensure sample testing and documentation meet established due dates and business priorities.
• Replenish and manage laboratory inventory and prepare materials during downtime for upcoming tests.
• Follow all lab safety, cGMP, and quality standards throughout testing activities.
• Complete all assigned training on time and stay current with SOPs and analytical methods.

What we expect of you

We are all different! Yet, we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Associate Quality Control professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

OR

Associate’s + 6 months Quality Control/Laboratory work

OR

High school/GED + 2 years Quality Control/Laboratory work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational background in Biochemistry or Life Sciences
• Laboratory experience in a GMP environment within the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry
• Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures, and safety guidelines, following GMP regulations
• Ability to organize work, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Good written and oral communication skills including technical writing capabilities
• Good presentation skills
• Detail oriented
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and requirements
• Bilingual Fluent in both Spanish and English languages
• Ability to relate day-to-day work to business priorities
• Availability to work non-standard shift including 3rd shift

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
• 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 and an annual site shutdown
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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