Quality
Associate Quality Control (Microbiology)
Amgen Singapore Manufacturing
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Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics, but has invested in cutting edge manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these exciting therapies to medical teams around the world. Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) is the fastest growing region in Amgen. Now we are hiring an Associate Quality Control (Microbiology) in Amgen Singapore Manufacturing
What you will do
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
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 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.g. Continuous Improvement/ Operational Excellence)
When required, able to support 12-hour rotating day shift (8am - 8pm), inclusive of weekends and public holidays.
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.
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
Diploma in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences or related technological field / GED and 6 years of directly related experience
Have at least 1-3 years of relevant professional work experience within the biopharmaceutical industry and QC laboratory experience preferred.
Possess 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 and 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
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a 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 an accommodation.
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We helped establish the biotechnology industry, and we remain on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. Our investment in research and development has yielded a robust pipeline that builds on our existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases.
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