Associate Quality Control - Nights

Associate Quality Control - Nights

Career Category: Operations

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, 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, focusing on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease.

What you will do

In this vital role you will provide testing support for the QC Night Shift "Team C" (Saturday - Tuesday from 9:45pm – 8:15am) at Amgen Rhode Island.

The Associate QC will be responsible for execution of routine tasks and testing including but not limited to time sensitive samples from Manufacturing (Titer/ Endotoxin/ Bioburden/ TOC/ Conductivity), Centralized Raw Material testing (compendial testing & microbiology), Environmental Monitoring and Critical Utilities, Sample Receipt and Aliquot.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that facilities, equipment, materials, organization, processes, procedures and products comply with safety guidelines, cGMP practices and other applicable regulations
• Generates complete, accurate, and concise laboratory documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebooks
• Operates laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Performs review and approval of assays, documents and records; supports troubleshooting and problem solving
• Alerts management of quality, compliance, supply and safety risks; supports TRAs and deviations, as applicable
• Support and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Completes required assigned training to permit execution of required tasks
• Performs additional duties as specified by management

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and 2 years of Quality experience OR
• Associate's degree and 6 months of Quality experience OR
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience executing analytical /biological testing per Methods and/or Compendia
• Experience with QC analytical systems and/or Quality systems
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work in a team matrix environment and build relationships with partners
• Identify, manage, and enable LEAN principles across different functions
• Demonstrated innovative thinking and ability to transform work organizations
• Strong technical writing skills within a highly regulated environment
• Exposure to Operational Excellence initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to navigate through ambiguity and provide structured problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on schedule

What you can expect of us

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, 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
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible

Salary Range

62,571.90 USD - 84,656.10 USD

Application deadline

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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. Individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodation upon request.