Associate Quality Assurance (QA)

Real; Breda; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (not guaranteed)

40-hour work week

International environment

Job summary

Amgen Breda is recruiting for an Associate QA in the Incoming Quality Assurance team. The role focuses on ensuring that incoming materials meet quality standards before release in GMP-regulated packaging and labeling processes.

We seek a Life Sciences graduate with QA/QC experience, GMP/GDP knowledge, and strong data analysis and documentation skills. This is a full-time position based in Breda with a competitive salary and a performance-based bonus potential.

Qualifications

• MBO, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years QA/QC experience.
• GMP/GDP knowledge and applying quality standards in regulated environments.
• Fluent English communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure incoming materials meet regulatory requirements before release.
• Perform sampling, inspection, review and release of materials.
• Collect and analyse data to support investigations and resolutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers on quality issues.
• Conduct additional sampling and inspection as needed.
• Perform damage inspections on received materials.
• Provide QA oversight of incoming component receiving processes.
• Support GMP/GDP compliance and internal procedures.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP/GDP knowledge

Documentation

SAP

English proficiency

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Life Sciences

3 years QA/QC experience

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Bonus: Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus, depending on both individual and Amgen company performance. Please note that this bonus is not guaranteed.

Join Amgen and Help Deliver Life-Changing Medicines Worldwide

At Amgen Breda, medicines are labelled, assembled, stored, and shipped to patients across the globe. More than 1,000 employees representing 38 nationalities work together across supply chain, manufacturing, commercial operations, and clinical research to improve the lives of patients worldwide.

We are currently seeking a Associate QA to join our Incoming Quality Assurance team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that incoming materials meet the highest quality and compliance standards before being released for use in our packaging and labelling operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional who enjoys working in a GMP-regulated environment and has a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming materials meet procedural and regulatory requirements for release, maintaining high standards of Quality and Compliance.
• Execute sampling, inspection, review, and release activities for incoming materials, including printed and non-printed packaging components.
• Collect and analyse data to support investigations and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve quality-related issues.
• Perform additional sampling and inspection activities when required.
• Conduct damage inspections on received materials as needed.
• Provide Quality Assurance oversight of incoming component receiving processes.
• Support continuous compliance with GMP/GDP requirements and internal quality procedures.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• MBO, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience, including a minimum of 3 years of relevant Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and/or Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
• Ability to interpret and apply quality standards and procedures in a regulated environment.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently within defined processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to elevate issues when appropriate.
• Experience working with digital systems, preferably ERP systems such as SAP.
• Effective communication skills across multiple functions and organisational levels.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to problem solving.

What Amgen Offers

• Full-time position (40 hours per week).
• Competitive monthly salary between €3,982 and €4,191 gross, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus linked to individual and company performance (non-guaranteed).
• Opportunity to work for a global biotechnology leader committed to improving patients' lives.
• Diverse and international working environment with colleagues from 38 nationalities.
• Exposure to global quality, supply chain, and pharmaceutical operations.