Associate Quality Control

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff. Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations. Are you ready to play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our laboratory operations? As an Associate Quality Control, you'll be responsible for performing essential laboratory support functions that are vital to our success. Your work will help maintain the integrity and reliability of our processes, ensuring that we deliver excellence every step of the way. At AstraZeneca, we are committed to pioneering a new approach to Quality. Our work is driven by a proactive, science-based mindset that empowers us to make bold decisions and take accountability. We partner with product and process experts to ensure excellence across our Quality network. Here, you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, innovate with cutting-edge models and technologies, and contribute to a culture that values patient-centricity and collaboration. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of patients worldwide. Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and become part of our dynamic team!

Requirements

• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• 0-5 years of industry experience

Nice To Haves

• AA degree or 2 additional years of work experience in lieu of a degree in relevant area (e.g., life science or laboratory technology) preferred

Responsibilities

• Parts and glassware washing and autoclaving, including proper documentation of these activities
• Maintain inventory of the chemicals in the labs
• Stock all QC labs
• Perform daily checks and maintain laboratory equipment according to standard operating procedures
• Receive, log, and distribute chemicals to the labs
• Purchase items for QC using iBuy
• Archive logbooks and manage lab notebooks in QC
• Read, understand, and follow appropriate SOPs and comply with cGMPs
• Maintain accurate and updated records of completed activities
• Maintain Training >95% with 100% completed prior to performing any related tasks
• Follow all safety regulations as required by AZ Policies and Procedures
• Detailed supervision and instructions provided for routine work as well as any new activities or special assignments

Benefits

• a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
• a short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
• to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles)
• commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees