Quality Control Senior Associate

Amgen; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Ireland seeks a QC CAS - Sr Associate to perform analytical testing of Commercial, Stability, Utilities, raw materials, and validation under minimal supervision. You will plan and execute diverse assays, report data, and support regulatory filings.

You will contribute to audits, method transfers, and continuous improvement while ensuring GMP-compliant lab practices. The role requires 4+ years in biopharmaceutical QC or related GMP lab work, strong writing and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science related field is required.
• 4+ years of biopharmaceutical QC or related GMP laboratory experience.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform analyses with great efficiency and accuracy.
• Plan and perform multiple complex routine/non-routine methods and a large variety of assays.
• Report, evaluate, back-up/archive, trend and approve analytical data.
• Troubleshoot problems and communicate with stakeholders.
• Initiate and/or implement changes in controlled documents.
• Participate in audits, initiatives and projects of departmental/organizational scope.
• Review protocols and perform assay validation and equipment qualification/verifications.
• Introduce new techniques including method transfers, reports, validations and protocols.
• May contribute to regulatory filings and lab investigations as needed.
• Evaluate lab practices for regulatory compliance.
• Approve lab results.
• LIMS data coordination of commercial and import testing on site where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Negotiation

Investigation skills

Problem solving

Data trending

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Science related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job Summary:

QC CAS - Sr Associate
Under minimal supervision, responsible for one or more of the following activities in QC including analytical testing of Commercial, Stability, Utilities, raw materials and Validation.

• Contributes to team by ensuring the quality of the tasks/services provided by self
• Contributes to the completion of Milestones associated with specific projects or activities within team
• Strives to complete activities right first time

Extended hours and weekend work flexibility may be necessary as required.

Specific Job Duties:

• Plan and perform analyses with great efficiency and accuracy.
• Plan and perform multiple, complex routine/ non-routine methods and procedures and a large variety of assays.
• Report, evaluate, back-up/archive, trend and approve analytical data.
• Troubleshoot, solve problems and communicate with stakeholders.
• Initiate and/or implement changes in controlled documents.
• Participate in audits, initiatives and projects that may be departmental or organizational in scope.
• Review protocols and perform assay validation and equipment qualification/ verifications when required.
• Introduce new techniques to the lab, including method transfers, reports, validations and protocols.
• May contribute to regulatory filings.
• May conduct lab investigations as necessary.
• Evaluate lab practices for compliance on a continuous basis.
• Approve lab results.
• May interact with outside resources.
• LIMS data coordination of commercial and import testing on site where applicable
• May represent the department/organization on various teams.
• May train others.

Primary Knowledge, Skills, Competencies And Relevant Experience

Knowledge:

• Understanding and application of principles, concepts, theories and standards of GMP QC analytical laboratories. Deepens technical knowledge through exposure & continuous learning
• Knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/or scientific discovery

Skills:

• Communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels
• Strong Technical writing skills for GMP documentation (e.g. investigations, procedures, change controls)
• Presentation skills
• Escalate issues professionally and on a timely basis
• Decision Making skills
• Teamwork and Coaching others
• Negotiation and Influence skills
• Investigation skills
• Problem solving skills. Applies research, information gathering, analytical, and interpretation skills to problems of diverse scope
• Ensures compliance within regulatory environment
• Develops solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity
• Screens, categorizes, evaluates, reconciles, reports, and resolve data integrity issues
• Interprets generally defined practices and methods
• Able to use statistical analysis tools to perform data trending and evaluation
• Project Management and organizational skills, including ability to follow assignments through to completion

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver right first time results
• Works under minimal direction Work is guided by objectives of the department or assignment
• Follows procedures
• Refers to technical standards, principles, theories and precedents as needed
• May set project timeframes and priorities based on project objectives and ongoing assignments
• Recognizes and escalates problems
• Working knowledge of aseptic compliance within the manufacturing environment and demonstrated leadership and communication skills to communicate requirements to colleagues
• Auditing documentation and operation process
• Demonstrated ability to interact with regulatory agencies

Relevant experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science related field is required.
• 4+ years of biopharmaceutical QC experience or related quality control or GMP laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry,
• Experience with regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical products.