Associate Quality Control Bioassays

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

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. 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 quality 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 in 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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• 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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Application deadline

External/Internal postings:

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.