Associate Quality Control/Specialist I Quality Control

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

6d • $55,920 - $119,050 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Quality Control/Specialist I Quality Control role performs laboratory sampling and testing at AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Center, a biologic manufacturing facility with over 800 employees. The role supports routine testing of products and materials, laboratory result generation, sample preparation, data recording, and maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, and housekeeping. Work is generally performed under supervision, with general instructions for routine activities and detailed instructions for new activities or special assignments. The position requires reading and following SOPs, complying with cGMPs, evaluating data against specifications, reporting abnormalities, and applying critical thought to problems requiring knowledge of scientific methods and techniques.

The role also requires conduct consistent with Company values and the Code of Conduct, completion of required training, and reporting potential non-compliance. It supports a culture of openness and helps ensure that team members and third parties comply with applicable policies and standards.

The Frederick Manufacturing Center describes its workplace as committed to inclusion, collaboration, continuous learning, employee recognition, community outreach, and environmental and wellness programs. The posted annual base pay range is $55,920–$119,050, depending on level and individualized factors. Qualifying overtime is paid to hourly and salaried non-exempt employees. The posting also describes a short-term incentive bonus opportunity, possible participation in an equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles, retirement contributions for hourly roles, and commission eligibility for sales roles.

Requirements

• Associate level: High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience; or an associate degree and 2 years of work experience; or a bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Specialist I level: Bachelor of Science degree; 0–5 years of experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs and comply with cGMPs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate level: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical field; 0–5 years of experience preferred.
• Specialist I level: Hands-on experience with balances, pipetting, pH, osmolarity, UV/Vis, or ELISA.
• Self-motivation, multitasking ability, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• GMP experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory sampling and testing.
• Assist with or complete routine tests on products and materials and help generate laboratory results under supervision.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and stocking.
• Perform laboratory tasks such as sample preparation and recording results to meet work-plan needs.
• Set up and take down testing and other laboratory equipment, and clean testing sites.
• Identify and highlight equipment and testing issues.
• Support availability of appropriate equipment and supplies for testing.
• Enter data, evaluate compliance with specifications, and report abnormalities.
• Read, understand, and follow SOPs and comply with cGMPs.
• Apply critical thought to solve problems requiring knowledge of scientific methods and techniques.
• Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and comply with the Code of Conduct and relevant policies and standards.
• Complete required Code of Conduct and policy training on time and report potential non-compliance.
• Support and monitor compliance by team members and third parties, reinforce applicable policies and standards, foster openness, and address or report instances of non-compliance as appropriate.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles.
• Retirement contribution for hourly roles.
• Commission payment eligibility for sales roles.
• Qualifying overtime pay for hourly and salaried non-exempt employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level