AstraZeneca
Associate Quality Control/Specialist I Quality Control
$56K–$119K
US - Frederick - MD · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- Associate level alternatives: 4 years with a high school diploma or equivalent; 2 years with an associate's degree; or 0 years with a bachelor's degree. Specialist I: BS (0-5 years).
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree; bachelor's degree; or BS, depending on level and pathway.
About the job
Performs laboratory sampling and routine product and material testing, records results, and supports compliant quality control operations under supervision.
What you'll do
- Prepare samples, perform routine tests, record results, and enter data evaluated for compliance with specifications.
- Maintain the laboratory, testing equipment, and supplies; set up and clean testing sites and flag issues.
- Follow SOPs and cGMPs, report abnormalities, and support compliance with company policies.
What they ask for
- Associate level: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience; an associate's degree plus 2 years of work experience; or a bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience.
- Specialist I level: BS (0-5 years), preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific / Biotech / Pharmaceutical field of study; preferred 0-5 years experience.
- Hands-on experience with balances, pipetting, pH, osmolarity, UV/Vis, or ELISA; GMP experience.
Pay
$ 55,920 - $119,050 USD base salary
Tools
balances, pipetting, pH, osmolarity, UV/Vis, ELISA, SOPs, cGMPs
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