Associate Quality Control

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: July 19, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Associate Quality Control What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will support the QC General and Immunoassay team by performing testing using GC (Gas Chromatography), BLE (Breakloose and Extrusion), Moisture Determination by Karl Fisher, Osmolality, Solid Phase Extractions with UV Spectometer. In addition they will support ELISA methodologies testing for HCP (Host Cell Protein) and ProA (Protein A) Impurities, qPCR, Density and Reconstitution Time. Responsibilities: Responsible for one or more of the following activities in QC: analytical testing, sample and data management and equipment maintenance. Perform routine laboratory procedures such as sample analysis, standard and solution preparation. Responsible for documenting, compiling, interpreting, reviewing and entering laboratory data. Providing and communicating results, maintaining/operating specialized equipment and drafting and revising documents such as Analytical Methods, SOPs and technical reports. Support introduction of new methods/techniques into the lab. Perform basic assay and instrument troubleshooting. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a innovator with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: High school/GED 2 years of Quality experience OR Associates 6 months of Quality experience OR Bachelors Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Immunoassay and qPCR techniques Ability to adhere to regulatory requirements, written procedures and safety guidelines Ability to evaluate documentation/data according to company and regulatory guidelines Ability to organize work, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong written and oral communication skills Detail orientated Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and requirements Demonstrate understanding of regulatory requirements, safety guidelines and factors impacting compliance Demonstrates understanding of when and how to appropriately escalate May identify, recommend and implement improvements related to routine job functions Ability to learn and follow safety guideline and cGMPs 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, well 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. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. 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.

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