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Specialist QA- 35619

  • Juncos, Puerto Rico
SUMMARY
Perform one or more of the following duties and responsibilities in support of Amgen's Quality Assurance program under minimal supervision.

FUNCTIONS
  • Review and approve product MPs.
  • Approve process validation protocols and reports for manufacturing processes.
  • Request Quality on incident triage team.
  • Approve Environmental Characterization reports.
  • Release of sanitary utility systems.
  • Approve planned incidents.
  • Represent QA on NPI team.
  • Lead investigations.
  • Lead site audits.
  • Own site quality program procedures.
  • Designee for QA manager on local CCRB.
  • Review Risk Assessments.
  • Support Automation activities.
  • Support facilities and environmental programs.
  • Review and approve Work Orders.
  • Review and approve EMS/BMS alarms.
  • Approve NC investigations and CAPA records.
  • Approve change controls.
  • Provide lot disposition and authorize lots for shipment.
EDUCATION:
  • Doctorate or -Masters + 2 years of directly related experience.
  • Bachelors + 4 years of directly related experience.
  • Associates + 8 years of directly related experience.
  • High school/GED + 10 years of directly related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The candidate should poses a BS in Science, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or related fields. It should have experienced working in biopharmaceutical industry, quality organization supporting deviations, validation reports, qualifications, investigations, at least 5 years of experienced in a highly regulated environment .

SKILLS:

  • Project management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, including ability to follow assignments through to completion.
  • Initiate and lead cross functional teams.
  • Enhanced skills in leading, influencing and negotiating.
  • Strong knowledge in area of expertise.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with higher level outside resources.
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with processes involved in manufacturing and distribution, QA, QAL, validation and process development.
  • Demonstrate ability to interact with regulatory agencies.
  • Strong word processing, presentation, database and spreadsheet application skills.
  • Strong communication (both written and oral), facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Strong skill in working independently and to effectively interact with various levels.
  • Advanced data trending and evaluation.
  • Ability to evaluate compliance issues.
  • Demonstrate the Amgen Values/Leadership Practices.
WORK METHODOLOGY:
  • Full- time job
  • Full on-site job
  • Location: Juncos, PR
  • Expected hiring month: September 2026
  • Initial contract term: 12 months for the first contract with a high possibility of extension based on performance and budget.
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Administrative Shift (weekends and overtime may also be required).
  • Professional services contract