Associate Quality Control

AstraZeneca•Frederick, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Quality Control Must be available to work 2nd Shift - Wednesday to Saturday, 2PM to Midnight. Responsible for performing laboratory testing. Assist with/ complete routine tests on products and materials and help generate laboratory results, under supervision. Maintain lab from housekeeping and stocking perspective. Perform appropriate tasks in the laboratory (e.g. sample prep, recording of results) to meet needs and demands of the work plan. Set up and take down testing and other laboratory equipment and clean up the testing sites. Identify and highlight equipment and testing issues. Support with the availability of proper equipment and supplies for testing. Enters data evaluated for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities. Reads, understands, and follows SOP’s and complies with cGMP’s. Applies critical thought to solving problems. Works on problems requiring an in-depth knowledge of scientific methods and techniques. General supervision and instructions given for routine work. Detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments. Accountabilities Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role. Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards on time. Report potential issues of non-compliance. Ensure and monitor compliance by team members and third parties by (a) positively reinforcing the Code of Conduct and all relevant AstraZeneca Policies and Standards, (b) ensuring completion of all required training, (c) fostering a culture of openness in which employees are comfortable raising questions or concerns, and (d) immediately addressing and reporting, as appropriate, instances of non-compliance. Manager Accountabilities at AstraZeneca include Ethical Conduct and Compliance, Team Management, Performance Management, Individual Development Planning, Talent Management, Recruitment, People information, SHE accountabilities, and Fiscal and Financial awareness. Leaders with accountability for GXP areas are expected to understand the legal and regulatory requirements of their roles in providing appropriate resources (which could be human, financial, material, facilities, and equipment) to maintain the Quality system and continually improve its effectiveness.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent or High school diploma or GED, with 4 years of experience
Associate's degree and 2 years of work experience
Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’ degree in Scientific / Biotech / Pharmaceutical field of study, preferred
0-5 years experience

Responsibilities

Performing laboratory testing.
Assisting with/ completing routine tests on products and materials and helping generate laboratory results, under supervision.
Maintaining lab from housekeeping and stocking perspective.
Performing appropriate tasks in the laboratory (e.g. sample prep, recording of results) to meet needs and demands of the work plan.
Setting up and taking down testing and other laboratory equipment and cleaning up the testing sites.
Identifying and highlighting equipment and testing issues.
Supporting with the availability of proper equipment and supplies for testing.
Entering data evaluated for compliance to specifications and reporting abnormalities.
Reading, understanding, and following SOP’s and complying with cGMP’s.
Applying critical thought to solving problems.
Working on problems requiring an in-depth knowledge of scientific methods and techniques.