Specialist II Quality Control

AstraZeneca•Frederick, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires responsible oversight for the testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished product testing according to standard operating procedures. The Specialist II Quality Control will provide indirect supervision of lower-level personnel, investigate and resolve problems, and communicate clearly and concisely to management. The position involves coordinating tasks to meet assigned schedules, providing audit support (including presenting information to regulatory agencies and performing laboratory tours), and managing projects. This role develops solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity, ensuring solutions align with organizational objectives. Work is performed without appreciable direction, and the individual is responsible for the oversight and performance of Quality Control testing.

Requirements

Good organizational skills
Basic first-line management skills for daily operation
Situational Leadership
Decision making skills
Complete knowledge of the job.
Full understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job.
Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques associated with specific tasks.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Limited supervision and instructions given for routine work.
Detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments.
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset are required for execution of daily activities.
Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other department, and/or representing outside organizations.
Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature, requiring some explanation or interpretation.
Bachelor’s degree: Scientific / Biotech / Pharmaceutical field of study
4+ years of analytical testing experience in pharmaceutical industry

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree: Scientific / biotech / Pharmaceutical field of study
2+ years of analytical testing experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

Responsible oversight for the testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished product testing according to standard operating procedures.
In-direct supervision of lower level personnel.
Investigate and resolve problems.
Clear and concise communication to Management.
Coordination of tasks to meet assigned schedule.
Audit support, including presenting information to regulatory agencies, and performing laboratory tours.
Coordination of projects and project management.
Develops solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity/innovation.
Ensures solutions are consistent with organization’s objectives.
Responsible for the oversight and performance of Quality Control testing.