Specialist I Quality Control

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 pioneer a new way in Quality Control? As a Specialist I in Quality Control, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring excellence in our processes. This role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise by applying a modern Quality mindset, taking accountability, and making brave decisions. You'll partner with product and process experts to ensure we perform with excellence across the Quality network. Are you prepared to step up and make a difference?

Shift- First shift but will need to be flexible to work weekends and nights as required by testing.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will perform selected analytical quality control testing activities, including HPLC, GC, and UPLC testing. You will be responsible for conducting in-process and finished product testing according to standard operating procedures. Your duties will include completing documentation supporting testing procedures, maintaining lab instrumentation, and ensuring supply levels are adequate. You will read, understand, and follow SOPs while complying with cGMPs. Critical thinking and problem-solving will be key as you apply knowledge of good manufacturing and laboratory practices daily. Safety is paramount, and you'll adhere to company safety procedures and guidelines. Depending on your demonstrated ability, you may assist in executing protocols and laboratory studies required to support QC investigations, method validation, and stability studies.

Essential Skills/Experience

- BS (0-5 years) preferably in pharmaceutical industry.
- Be able to plan and carry out laboratory operations efficiently and effectively.
- Be able to maintain accurate records of all experiments and data.
- May be required to work weekends and/or nights.
- Critical thinking and attention to details required.
- Must be a team player and customer oriented.
- Candidate will be working under supervision, but level of independence should increase with time.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- QC or GMP experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, or UPLC experience desired.
- Self-motivated. Multi-tasking, excellent written and oral communication skills desired.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where your work is valued and impactful. With a forward-looking mindset, you'll be at the forefront of adding real value throughout the lifecycle of our products—from discovery to commercialization. We empower our team to make decisions that put patients first, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Our collaborative community ensures that each voice matters, providing a sense of camaraderie as we work together to deliver medicines sustainably and safely.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us in making a real-life difference for patients worldwide!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $79,244.00 to $118,866.00 Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer 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), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.