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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 execute and review analytical testing in our cGMP laboratory. The role will be based out of Amgen Rhode Island and will work under the mentorship of the hiring manager. It is an administrative shift, Monday through Friday.
The Raw Material Centralized Testing team provides analytical expertise in testing raw materials to meet Amgen specifications and ensure a constant supply of raw materials for Amgen products. The laboratory employs a variety of test methodologies that utilizes sophisticated equipment including HPLC, GC and ICPMS. The team provides these crucial services for the entire Amgen production network, to ensure only the highest quality raw materials are used to build products for our patients.
Responsibilities
Follow safety guidelines, cGMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other applicable regulatory requirements
Generate complete, accurate, and concise laboratory documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebooks
Ensures that facilities, equipment, materials, organization, processes, procedures and products follow cGMP practices and other applicable regulations
Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Performs review and approval of assays, documents and records
Supports Continual Improvement initiatives
Alerts management of quality, compliance, supply and safety risks
Participate in laboratory investigations
Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
Completes required assigned training to permit carry through of required tasks
Performs additional duties as specified by management
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a great teammate with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma / GED and 2 years of Quality or Operations experience OR
Associates degree and 6 months of Quality or Operations experience OR
Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications
Professional work experience in a fast-paced, flexible GxP laboratory
Demonstrated experience with various laboratory practices
Self-motivated, strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at one time with supervision
Strong interpersonal skills (both written and oral), facilitation and presentation skills
Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adaptable
Knowledge of pharmacopeial testing, USP (United States Pharmacopeia) and PhEUR (European Pharmacopeia).
Experience with benchtop wet chemistry (color change/precipitation reactions, titrations etc.) or HPLC/GC (high-performance liquid chromatography/gas chromatography) experience
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
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.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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.
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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 execute and review analytical testing in our cGMP laboratory. The role will be based out of Amgen Rhode Island and will work under the mentorship of the hiring manager. It is an administrative shift, Monday through Friday.
The Raw Material Centralized Testing team provides analytical expertise in testing raw materials to meet Amgen specifications and ensure a constant supply of raw materials for Amgen products. The laboratory employs a variety of test methodologies that utilizes sophisticated equipment including HPLC, GC and ICPMS. The team provides these crucial services for the entire Amgen production network, to ensure only the highest quality raw materials are used to build products for our patients.
Responsibilities
Follow safety guidelines, cGMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other applicable regulatory requirements
Generate complete, accurate, and concise laboratory documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebooks
Ensures that facilities, equipment, materials, organization, processes, procedures and products follow cGMP practices and other applicable regulations
Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Performs review and approval of assays, documents and records
Supports Continual Improvement initiatives
Alerts management of quality, compliance, supply and safety risks
Participate in laboratory investigations
Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
Completes required assigned training to permit carry through of required tasks
Performs additional duties as specified by management
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a great teammate with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma / GED and 2 years of Quality or Operations experience OR
Associates degree and 6 months of Quality or Operations experience OR
Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications
Professional work experience in a fast-paced, flexible GxP laboratory
Demonstrated experience with various laboratory practices
Self-motivated, strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at one time with supervision
Strong interpersonal skills (both written and oral), facilitation and presentation skills
Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adaptable
Knowledge of pharmacopeial testing, USP (United States Pharmacopeia) and PhEUR (European Pharmacopeia).
Experience with benchtop wet chemistry (color change/precipitation reactions, titrations etc.) or HPLC/GC (high-performance liquid chromatography/gas chromatography) experience
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
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.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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.