Qa Jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

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Specialist QA

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role within the Plant Quality Assurance organization the QA Specialist - Aseptic Officer, provides aseptic subject matter expertise and oversight to operational activities associated with the aseptic Drug Product manufacturing areas at Amgen, Thousand Oaks.

Under minimal supervision, the role provides compliance and aseptic oversight to Manufacturing and Facilities & Engineering staff in the implementation of their processes, procedures, and use of quality systems. Duties include ensuring timely delivery and completion of records within our QMS focused on aseptic operations, i.e. Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls etc. document revision, review and approval, work order approval. The Aseptic Officer will also evaluate compliance and operational issues, provide recommendations, and assure progress of quality records to completion. The individual will also represent the B20 Quality function in projects as necessary to achieve departmental and plant goals and will work in a dynamic cross functional environment.

Responsibilities :

• Acts as the Quality organizations main point of contact and subject matter expert for all topics related to aseptic processing, such as during processing issues, or support for projects, the environmental monitoring program, deviation investigations, and validation.
• Partners with our colleagues in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities and Engineering and Automation to maintain our strong culture of Quality and Safety and ensure we continue to meet Amgen standards.
• Provide Quality Oversight of the manufacturing facility including manufacturing operations, testing, inspection and utilities.
• Participates in and provides quality oversight for quality records including Deviations, Change Controls, and CAPAs, assuring adherence to procedural requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Perform impact assessments as part of change controls impacting production or QA processes.
• Provides quality expertise and guidance to operational staff and within cross functional Amgen teams. Reviews and approves controlled documents, including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols and Reports.
• Ensures that operations align with applicable regulations and Amgen requirements relating to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, Safety, and Controls.
• Participates in Amgen internal / external audits and inspections. Directly interacts with regulatory agencies during on-site inspections.
• Contribute to and drive continuous improvement projects in cross-functional collaboration. Represent the Quality function and provide quality oversight during the implementation of projects required to improve and deliver our departmental and manufacturing plant goals.
• Contribute to and drive digital innovation solutions and applications in cross-functional collaboration.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a dynamic employee with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

Doctorate degree

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Masters degree and 2 years of quality experience

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Bachelors degree and 4 years of quality experience

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Associates degree and 8 years of quality experience

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High school diploma / GED and 10 years of [quality experience

Preferred Qualifications :

What you can expect from 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, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work / life balance, and career development opportunities that may include :

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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