Associate Quality Assurance

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, is hiring an Associate Quality Assurance to perform sampling and inspection of raw materials and components in a fully onsite role. The position requires lifting 30+ pounds and may involve a clean room sampling suite.

Training on GMP is available; candidates with various backgrounds who show the right attitude are welcome. The role includes quality document reviews, leading small improvement projects, and maintaining training records.

Qualifications

• High school/GED + 2 years of Quality experience or an Associate’s + 6 months of Quality experience or a Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Sampling and inspection of raw materials and components

Skills

Sampling & inspection

Documentation review

Project leadership

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety/compliance

Education

High school/GED + 2 years quality experience

Associate’s + 6 months quality experience

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Toledo balance

Drum lift

Pallet jack

Job description

Career Category Quality Job Description

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.

Associate Quality Assurance

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! The role is fully onsite in Thousand Oaks, CA, and requires the ability to lift 30+ pounds and pass a vision assessment for inspection work. Candidates must be comfortable working with raw materials and components, mainly chemicals, and may have to work in the sampling suite ( clean room) for extended periods of time. Previous experience with GMP is a plus but not mandatory, as training can be provided. Candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels will be considered if they demonstrate the right attitude and interest in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for sampling and inspection of raw materials and components
• Performing quality review of documentation for assigned functions (e.g. equipment and maintenance records)
• Lead small projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment associated with sampling, e.g., Toledo balance, drum lift, pallet jack, etc.
• Maneuvering of large drums required
• Responsible for the maintenance of training records, recording and computing data
• 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, both written and verbal
• Proficient computer skills (i.e. documentation systems, databases and spreadsheets)
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills
• Ability to work alone and lead small continuous improvement projects

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior GMP experience
• Previous experience using production/warehouse equipment
• Familiarity with inspection equipment and lab/ sampling is a plus

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

Salary Range

68,289.85USD -92,392.15 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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