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Associate Quality Control

Location Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Job ID R-218734 Date posted 02/02/2025

This role conducts quality control testing on products to ensure compliance with specification.

Typical Accountabilities Include:

• Conduct activities and interactions consistent with what we value 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.

Provide support services for analysts in the QC lab, including cleaning and maintaining the general lab facilities and glassware, ordering lab chemicals and supplies, and inventory management.

Performs aseptic sampling of viable and non-viable environmental monitoring and water.

Assists in QC archiving, logbook management, and records retention

Performs basic metrology and housekeeping duties.

Receives incoming samples for testing

• Participates in QC project teams

• May perform basic laboratory tests for which they are trained

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication with personnel inside and outside of QC

• May fulfill other responsibilities as indicated by management and consistent with skill level and training

Essential Skills and Education:

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

Minimum of 0-1 year of relevant experience

Desirable Experience:

Associate's or other technical Degree

• Prior GMP experience

• Prior Biologics experience

• Experience in aseptic sampling and testing

• Microbiology experience

• Relevant QC experience

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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