Amgen
biotechnology
AssociateQualityControl(Microbiology)
“Associate Quality Control (Microbiology) at Amgen. Skills: Quality Control, Microbiology, Testing, GMP. Execute testing and/or review for routine environmental, water, raw material and product testing (e. g. bioburden, endotoxin, qPCR, microbial ID etc. ); media, reagent and culture qualification (e. g. growth promotion, DNA positive controls, microorganisms culture types etc. ). Sample management such as sample logging, movement, storage of samples, reconciliation of sample receipt, aliquoting ”
Industry & Context.
Possess problem solving skills with the ability to apply logic and assess data to troubleshoot and reach decisions or solutions related to assay
When required, able to support 12-hour rotating day shift (8am - 8pm), inclusive of weekends and public holidays, Fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related technological field and 2 years of directly related experience OR Associate’s Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related technological field and 4 years of directly related experience OR Diploma in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related technological field / GED and 6 years of directly related experience, At least 1-3 years of relevant professional work experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, Sound knowledge and understanding of GMP pharmaceutical operations and associated QC testing methods, inclusive of GMP laboratory operation, Experience with Quality Control testing and laboratory operations for common microbial testing methods and equipment (e.g. including but not limited to bioburden, endotoxin, microbial identification, environmental monitoring, microbial limits, growth promotion, biological indicators), Able to interact effectively with variety of communication and working styles, Ability to work well in teams, Ability to manage multiple simultaneous activities in a rapidly changing environment, Possess problem solving skills with the ability to apply logic and assess data to troubleshoot and reach decisions or solutions related to assay
Nice to Have
QC laboratory experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Execute testing and/or review for routine environmental, water, raw material and product testing (e.
bioburden, endotoxin, qPCR, microbial ID etc.
); media, reagent and culture qualification (e.
growth promotion, DNA positive controls, microorganisms culture types etc.
), Sample management such as sample logging, movement, storage of samples, reconciliation of sample receipt, aliquoting samples, management of stability samples, and sample shipment to Amgen network sites and/or contract labs, Involvement in document revisions and report writing, Involvement in method transfers, method validation/verification and sample type qualification, Laboratory housekeeping and document archival, Project management / Involvement in QC projects (e.
Continuous Improvement/ Operational Excellence).
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to work well in teams; Able to interact effectively with variety of communication and working styles
Communication Scope
Able to interact effectively with variety of communication and working styles
Process & Methodology
Project management / Involvement in QC projects (e. g. Continuous Improvement/ Operational Excellence)
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