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# Senior Associate Quality Assurance

- **Company:** Amgen
- **Location:** Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Databases, Document Management Systems
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.biospace.com/logon?PipelinedPage=%2Fjob%2F3065955%2Fsenior-associate-quality-assurance%3FAction%3DContinueJobApplication%23application-form

## About the Role

Lets do this. Lets change the world! The role is fully onsite in Thousand Oaks, CA, and requires the ability to lift 30+ pounds and pass a vision assessment for inspection work. Candidates must be comfortable working with raw materials and components, mainly chemicals, and may have to work in the sampling suite for extended periods of time. Previous experience with GMP is a plus but not mandatory, as training can be provided. Candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels will be considered if they demonstrate the right attitude and interest in the role., * Work as a team player and/or independently

 * Multi-task and basic problem-solving skills
 * Excellent communication, both written and verbal
 * Proficient computer skills (i.e. documentation systems, databases and spreadsheets).
 * Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills, * High school/GED + 4 years of Quality experience OR
 * Associates + 2 years of Quality experience OR
 * Bachelors degree and 6 months of Quality or Operations experience
 * Master's degree, * Bachelors degree
 * Prior GMP experience
 * Previous experience using production/warehouse equipment
 * Familiarity with inspection equipment

## Description

* Responsible for sampling and inspection of raw materials and components
 * Performing quality review of documentation for assigned functions (e.g. equipment and maintenance records).
 * Lead small projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment associated with sampling, e.g., Toledo balance, drum lift, pallet jack, etc.
 * Maneuvering of large drums required.
 * Responsible for the maintenance of training records, recording and computing data.
 * Ability to maneuver 50+ pounds
 * General understanding of aseptic techniques, cGMPs, gowning, sampling procedures and safety guidelines


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