Associate Quality Assurance

Lensa; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Thousand Oaks is seeking an Associate QA professional to join their quality assurance team. You will conduct inspections, assist in audits, and ensure compliance with quality standards. This entry-level position offers a chance to contribute to patient care while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Flexible work models

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Qualifications

• High school/GED + 2 years Quality experience or Associate’s + 6 months Quality experience.
• Bachelor’s preferred with 3 years in a regulated environment.
• Ability to maneuver 50+ pounds and understanding of GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine checks and assist in quality audits.
• Inspect shipments and perform quality inspections.
• Review GMP shipment paperwork and initiate deviation records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Amgen, is seeking professionals in Thousand Oaks, CA. Apply via Lensa today!

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. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. 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.

Associate QA

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will conduct routine checks, assist in quality audits, and support in implementing corrective actions based on QA findings

Responsibilities

• General inspection of received shipments of raw materials, components, and labels
• Sampling of chemical raw materials and preparation of sample shipments
• Quality inspection and dimensional analysis for component and label batches
• Review of GMP shipment paperwork
• GMP controlled document review
• Initiation of deviation records
  
  

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The [vital attribute] professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• High school/GED + 2 years Quality experience OR
• Associate’s + 6 months Quality experience OR
• Bachelor’s
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science
• 3 years of experience in regulated biotechnology/Pharma environment
• Ability to maneuver 50+ pounds
• General understanding of aseptic techniques, cGMPs, gowning, sampling procedures and safety guidelines
• Work as a team player and/or independently
• Multi-task and basic problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management
• Proficient computer skills (i.e. documentation systems, databases and spreadsheets).
  
  

What You Can Expect Of Us

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

• 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
  
  

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

External/Internal Postings

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.

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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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