Associate Quality Control

Amgens Bioanalytics Laboratory is seeking an associate laboratory analyst to 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 Bioanalytics team provides analytical expertise in testing in-process, release and stability samples. The laboratory employs a variety of test methodologies that utilizes sophisticated equipment including capillary electrophoresis and general chemistry methodologies.

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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree

Or

Associates degree and 4 years of Quality or Operations experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Quality or Operations experience

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 pharmacopoeial 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

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like sophisticated human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and demonstrates its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and spectacularly improve peoples lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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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, or disability status.

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If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.