Associate Quality Control
Amgen
Summary
The Associate Quality Control will provide analytical testing support for the Quality Control Microbiology laboratory at Amgen, Thousand Oaks. The QC Microbiology lab supports testing from the beginning to the end of a product's lifecycle, from Process Development to final Drug Product. Some of the tests that the Associate may perform on a routine basis include Total Aerobic Count, Sterility, Biological Indicators, and Polymerase Chain Reaction, among other tests.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Execution of QC Microbiology assays following assigned procedures
- Analysis of analytical test results and reporting of raw data into various laboratory information management systems
- Lab support activities such as management of lab consumables and equipment maintenance/work order completion
- Operating specialized laboratory equipment
- Daily communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Implementation of lab improvements to ensure an efficient and productive lab environment
- Flexibility in work hours to support demand of work; occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required
Basic Qualifications
- High school/GED + 2 years Quality Control experience OR
- Associate's + 6 months Quality Control work experience OR
- Bachelor's
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a GMP Lab
- Aseptic technique
- Experience with working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Experience with working in teams to deliver on business needs
- Understanding of the basic principles of Microbiology
Requirements
- High school/GED + 2 years Quality Control experience OR
- Associate's + 6 months Quality Control work experience OR
- Bachelor's
- Experience working in a GMP Lab
- Aseptic technique
- Experience with working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Experience with working in teams to deliver on business needs
- Understanding of the basic principles of Microbiology
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual Bonus Program
- Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.