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**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. 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, 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.
Be part of Amgen’s newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in single use technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen’s plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.
**Associate Quality Control**
**What you will do**
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Associate in Sample Management and Stability is responsible for the receipt, handling, tracking, storage, and disposal of samples used in quality control testing. This role ensures that all sample-related activities comply with internal SOPs, regulatory requirements, and good documentation practices. The associate will collaborate closely with laboratory analysts, quality assurance, and other cross-functional teams to support timely and accurate testing workflows.
Receive and log incoming samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
+ Ensure proper labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody documentation for all samples.
+ Coordinate sample distribution to appropriate testing labs and personnel.
+ Maintain sample inventory and ensure timely disposal of expired or completed samples.
+ Support investigations related to sample discrepancies or deviations.
+ Assist in maintaining sample storage areas in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
+ Participate in audits and inspections by providing sample traceability documentation.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sample handling processes.
+ Follow SOPs and contribute to their periodic review and updates.
+ Perform data entry and generate reports related to sample management activities.
**What we expect of you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The quality professional we seek is a strong great teammate with these qualifications.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ High school diploma / GED and 2 years of Quality, Analytical Testing, or GxP Computerized System validation experience OR
+ Associate’s degree and 6 months of Quality, Analytical Testing, or GxP Computerized System validation experience OR
+ Bachelor’s degree
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
+ 1 – 3 years of experience in a laboratory or sample management role.
+ Familiarity with LIMS or other sample tracking systems preferred.
+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
+ Good communication and teamwork skills.
**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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
**Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.**
**careers.amgen.com**
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.
