Associate Quality Assurance

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with GMP is a plus but not mandatory, as training can be provided.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior GMP experience
• Previous experience using production/warehouse equipment
• Familiarity with inspection equipment and lab/ sampling is a plus

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED