Job Description

Role Objective:

Ensure the laboratory is always "Science Ready" by maintaining reliability and readiness of all laboratory instruments, equipment and consumable supplies


Accountabilities


To the Director of Global R&D Laboratory Operations and GV1 scientific staff

Support maintenance and upkeep of lab instruments and equipment Maintain communications with laboratory stakeholders, key suppliers and other Amgen support functions Identification and execution of iterative process improvements Support the execution of Global Research strategies and timelines
Responsibilities


Responsible to provide operational support to the R&D Laboratory, including:

Provide basic support for lab Instrument & equipment Liaison to laboratory staff & suppliers Schedule and track lab instrument and equipment preventative and corrective maintenance Provide onsite supplier service support Manage lab support services contract renewals Oversee Lab Asset Lifecycle management Manage lab consumables inventory Monitor budget and invoice approvals for lab instrument/equipment service & consumables Manage pipette calibration intervals Support solvent, gas, dry ice and waste management in collaboration with EHSS Flag facility issues to Facility Manager and ensure repair Communication of Amgen decisions and best practices to suppliers and key client groups Escalation of project/functional issues Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple high priority projects Perform other duties as assigned, including ad hoc projects

Qualifications


Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Life Sciences, Chemistry or related field and 4 years of pharma-related lab operations OR Associate degree/Technical certification in a relevant field and 6 years of pharma-related lab operations Fluency in English, written and oral communication

Preferred Requirements

Familiarity with R&D activities and analytical instruments in biopharmaceutical industry Solid understanding of the R&D Facility and Amgen standard operating procedures (SOPs) Experience with Laboratory Management or R&D Operations Managerial experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, programs ordirecting the allocation of resources Experience in organizational and administrative tasks in the pharmaceutical industry Proficient user of Office Programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook Evidence of strong data analytics skills Flexibility to work on any type of assignment and prioritize accordingly
Competencies

Excellent time management and critical thinking skills Resourceful, detail-oriented, and flexible team player Ability to develop collaborative internal and external relationships Strong planning and project management skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Ability to handle multiple high priority projects and minimal supervision Problem solving mindset Strong interpersonal skills * Experience working with virtual teams and using collaborative tools and platforms