Quality Assurance Specialist - 2nd shift (3pm - 11:30pm)

Amgen; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen in Easton, Pennsylvania seeks a Specialist Quality Assurance to support the Raw Material Center (RMC) warehouse on the 2nd shift. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, materials sampling, and documentation review to ensure a robust quality system.

The candidate will lead QA activities, approve GMP processes, manage deviations and CAPAs, and collaborate with logistics providers and internal teams to sustain product quality and supply chain integrity.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications require Doctorate, or Master’s with 2+ years QA experience, or Bachelor’s with 4+ years QA experience, or Associate’s with 8+ years QA experience, or HS diploma with 10+ years QA experience.
• QA experience and knowledge of GMP, GDP, and quality systems are essential.
• Ability to lead, train staff, and coordinate with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations comply with GMP, GDP, GMP recordkeeping requirements.
• Conduct sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials and assess documentation.
• Review receipt, storage, and distribution documentation and records.
• Approve GMP processes, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Provide QA oversight and lead staff, training, and mentorship.

Skills

Continuous Improvement/Process Optim

AI savvy

Cross-functional communication

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Veeva

SM LIMS

ERP systems

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. 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.

Specialist Quality Assurance

Location

Easton, Pennsylvania - ON-SITE - Second Shift

What You Will Do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

This onsite position provides critical support for the Raw Material Center (RMC) warehouse, based in Easton, Pennsylvania. The RMC represents an advanced logistics solution designed to optimize the raw material network, serve additional manufacturing sites, and facilitate inventory pooling and bulk purchasing. RMC services encompass direct supplier receipt, incoming quality inspection and sampling, environmental monitoring, storage, and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all operations align with relevant regulations and Amgen requirements, including Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and Good Documentation Practices
• Conduct sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials, assess documentation, and determine disposition
• Review documentation associated with receipt, storage, and distribution
• Approve GMP processes, procedures, documents, and records, addressing deviations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and validation records as required
• Perform routine Quality Assurance assessments and provide direct operational oversight
• Offer leadership, guidance, mentorship, and training to staff and partner organizations
• Manage oversight of logistic and transportation service providers
• Provide expert advice on quality matters to operational teams and cross-functional groups
• Ensure staff complete necessary training related to Amgen business operations
• Achieve established metric targets and develop standardized approaches for tracking progress
• Collaborate with Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) to maintain service levels and identify areas for performance enhancement
• Participate in quarterly business and quality reviews and address any service failures with LSPs
• Present updates on LSP Quality Management System health and initiatives at management reviews
• Represent the Quality Unit during audits and inspections, directly interacting with regulatory agencies
• Support internal and external audits and inspections as a member of the audit/inspection team
• Implement business continuity plans for services and processes
• Form strategic partnerships with internal customers and external vendors to ensure operational success
• Integrate risk management strategies into overall supply chain management
• Lead initiatives, programs, and projects targeting operational improvements
• Develop solutions that are comprehensive, practical, and align with functional goals
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Work schedule is 2nd shift (3pm - 11:30pm)

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree OR
• Master’s degree and 2 years of quality assurance experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of quality assurance experience OR
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of quality assurance experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of quality assurance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in Continuous Improvement/Process Optimization
• Technical aptitude: Digitally and AI savvy
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse cultures, both verbally and in writing
• Academic background in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Applied Engineering, or Manufacturing Technologies
• Prior experience overseeing QA in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, validation, and engineering functions
• Expertise in managing deviations, change controls, and CAPAs
• Proficiency in Veeva, SM LIMS, and ERP systems
• Knowledge of industry standards (GMP, GDP, Import/Export)
• Commitment to exemplifying Amgen’s core values
• Demonstrated self-leadership and motivation
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to evaluate compliance issues and engage with regulatory inspectors
• Experience managing multiple priorities within a dynamic environment
• Direct experience with drug substances and/or drug products
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and capacity for scientific, risk-based decision-making
• Track record of representing an organization during regulatory interactions
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What You Can Expect From 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.

Application deadline

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.