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New · posted Nov 8

Amgen · Biotechnology

Sr Associate Quality Control I

  • Holly Springs, NC
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Senior & Principal
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineCloses Nov 11, 2026

The role

Role expectations

·       Performs assigned routine procedures with minimal supervision after qualification; manages samples carefully; maintains assigned equipment; resolves routine issues and escalates complex problems.

·       Understands assigned equipment and systems; uses approved tools independently for day-to-day work; shares learning, mentors newer team members, consults peers, and contributes to continuous improvement.

·       Follows cGMP, SOP, safety, and documentation requirements; completes work carefully and accurately; identifies and reports issues and contributes practical procedure input.

·       Models Amgen values, patient focus, and ethical conduct; maintains a constructive professional approach; asks for feedback and takes accountability for quality results.

·       Understands how assigned tasks support site and team goals; align priorities and timeframes with partners; keeps a work schedule and adjusts priorities as directed.

·       Completes agreed work on time, communicates progress and availability, and offers help when shared work is at risk of falling behind.

What you need

Two ways to qualify

  1. High school

    + 4 years of experience

    High school/GED + 4 years of Quality work experience OR​

  2. or

    Associate

    + 2 years of experience

    Associate’s + 2 years of Quality work experience OR​

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s + 6 months of Quality work experience​ OR
  • Master's ​

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 person with these qualifications.

Preferred Qualificationsnice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field such as chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, physics, or engineering.
  • Additional experience in a GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratory, with analytical testing, stability operations, or QC sample-management work.
  • Experience with stability operations, QC sample management, laboratory start-up, equipment or method qualification and validation, method transfer, or change-control records.
  • Experience with technical writing, controlled procedures and reports, vendor coordination or IOQ, employee training, or providing guidance to teammates.
  • Familiarity with LIMS, LMES or CIMS, Veeva, TrackWise, and Smartsheet. Knowledge of aseptic technique is preferred when relevant to assigned work.
  • Clear written and verbal communication, sound organization, independent work on routine tasks, and effective collaboration across teams.

What you'll do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support ANC QC Sample Management and Stability operations, including site start-up and ongoing program delivery. The role establishes and executes sample-handling and stability processes, coordinates requests and protocol-timed activities, protects sample integrity, and supports laboratory equipment and computerized-system readiness. The role prepares accurately controlled documentation and supports qualified testing, validation, and method or knowledge transfers. It manages routine work with minimal supervision, resolves issues within training and authorization, and promptly escalates complex quality or timeline risks.

·       Receive, identify, track, store, transfer, retain, and dispose of QC samples under approved procedures; maintain chain-of-custody and records in LIMS and other approved systems.

·       Coordinate stability requests with Global Stability Coordinators and Product Quality Leads; manage assigned clinical and commercial drug substance and intermediate materials and complete pulls, processing, study starts, and placement within approved protocol timelines.

·       Protect stability-sample integrity through required storage conditions, study segregation, and backup controlled-temperature chamber readiness.

·       Support lab start-up and readiness by establishing workflows and preventive maintenance, supporting equipment and system installation, qualification, and validation, coordinating vendors and IOQ, and assisting with procurement and method or knowledge transfers.

·       Perform assigned sample-management procedures and routine QC testing after qualification; operate equipment, review data, resolve routine issues, and escalate complex or quality-impacting concerns.

·       Prepare and review SOPs, methods, safety assessments, trend and technical reports, and qualification or validation summaries; follow cGMP, good documentation practices, and safety requirements.

·       Support audits, investigations, and change control; coordinate priorities and status with QC, Manufacturing, and stability partners; contribute to improvements and mentor or orient team members.

Pay and benefits

$79,000 – $107,000 a year

Employer provided
How this compares

78,724.45USD -106,509.55 USD

What you can expect of us

  • 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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:

Where you'll work

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Career Category

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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.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of 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.

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From the posting

About Amgen

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer.  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.

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 8, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 2% below the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$79,000 to $107,000 a year

Senior & Principal roles in North Carolina6 roles publishing pay

Middle half $93,000 to $122,250, median $99,000

Senior & Principal roles in the US52 roles publishing pay

Middle half $88,250 to $108,875, median $95,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$79,000—$107,000
North Carolina$93,000$99,000$122,250
All US$88,250$95,000$108,875

This role: Amgen's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 8, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Quality Control

The general path across 261 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Amgen's own promotion track.

  1. One step back

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Control Analyst · Specialist, Quality Control

    $72K median134 open
  2. This role

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Scientist, Quality Control · Senior Scientist, Quality Control

    $95K median67 open
  3. Next step

    Manager

    Often: Supervisor, Quality Control · Manager, Quality Control

    $117K median40 open
  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Quality Control · Senior Director, Quality Control

    $198K median20 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 4 linesLab testing and methods: 12 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 8 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineValidation and qualification: 6 linesQuality systems and risk: 2 linesData and digital systems: 3 linesClinical trial conduct: 2 linesCollaboration and leadership: 8 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsValidationQuality systemsData systemsClinical trialsTeamwork
  • Lab testing and methods12
  • Documentation and SOPs8
  • Collaboration and leadership8
  • Validation and qualification6
  • GMP and compliance4
  • Data and digital systems3
  • Quality systems and risk2
  • Clinical trial conduct2
  • Investigations and CAPA1

Regulatory intelligence

The rules, regulations and standards behind this role

The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Control work in biotechnology, led by the one this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.

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