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Quality Assurance Specialist 2nd shift (3pm 1130pm)

Amgen


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 141094 - 141094
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Category
Quality
Job Description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Specialist Quality Assurance

Location

Easton Pennsylvania - ON-SITE - Second Shift

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world!

This onsite position provides critical support for the Raw Material Center (RMC) warehouse based in Easton Pennsylvania. The RMC represents an advanced logistics solution designed to optimize the raw material network serve three key manufacturing sites facilitating inventory pooling and bulk purchasing. RMC services encompass direct supplier receipt incoming quality inspection and sampling environmental monitoring storage and transportation.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a second-shift team responsible for sampling and inspecting incoming raw materials from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

  • Review documentation associated with receipt storage and distribution

  • Evaluate documentation determine and approve raw material lot disposition

  • Ensure that all operations comply with relevant regulations and Amgen requirements including Safety Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and Good Documentation Practices

  • Perform routine Quality Assurance assessments and provide direct operational oversight

  • Offer leadership guidance mentorship and training to staff and partner organizations

  • Manage oversight of logistic and transportation service providers

  • Provide expert advice on quality matters to operational teams and cross-functional groups

  • Ensure staff complete necessary training related to Amgen business operations

  • Achieve established metric targets and develop standardized approaches for tracking progress

  • Collaborate with Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) to maintain service levels and identify areas for performance enhancement

  • Present performance at business and quality management reviews and provide improvement plans as needed includingupdates on LSP Quality Management System health and initiatives

  • Ensure facilities and team are inspection ready

  • Represent the Quality Unit during audits and inspections directly interacting with regulatory agencies

  • Support internal and external audits and inspections as a member of the audit/inspection team

  • Implement business continuity plans for services and processes as needed

  • Create strategic partnerships with internal customers and external vendors to ensure operational success

  • Integrate risk management strategies into overall supply chain management

  • Lead initiatives programs and projects targeting operational improvements

  • Develop solutions that are comprehensive practical and align with functional goals

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree OR

  • Masters degree and 2 years of quality assurance experience OR

  • Bachelors degree and 4 years of quality assurance experience OR

  • Associates degree and 8 years of quality assurance experience OR

  • High school diploma / GED and 10 years of quality assurance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience and proficiency in raw material incoming sampling and inspection operations

  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse cultures both verbally and in writing

  • Experience using AI tools and digitalization in day to day work

  • proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience in Power Platform

  • Academic background in Life Sciences Physical Sciences Applied Engineering or Manufacturing Technologies

  • Skills in Continuous Improvement/Process Optimization

  • Relevant experience in distribution warehousing manufacturing validation and engineering functions

  • Expertise in managing deviations change controls and CAPAs

  • Proficiency in Veeva SM LIMS and ERP systems

  • Knowledge of industry standards (GMP GDP Import/Export)

  • Commitment to exemplifying Amgens core values

  • Demonstrated self-leadership and motivation

  • Strong critical thinking skills

  • Ability to evaluate compliance issues and engage with regulatory inspectors

  • Experience managing multiple priorities within a dynamic environment

  • Advanced problem-solving abilities and capacity for scientific risk-based decision-making

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:

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts

  • A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan

  • Stock-based long-term incentives

  • Award-winning time-off plans

  • Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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

In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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Salary Range

104287.35USD -141094.65USD

Required Experience:

IC


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