AstraZeneca
Specialist, Quality Control Analytical, Cell Therapy (Sun - Wed)
$81K–$121K
US - Rockville - MD · Full-time · Posted Oct 18, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with laboratory techniques relevant to cell therapy or biologics.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
About the job
Performs analytical testing and quality-system activities to support cGMP lot release and stability of cell therapy products.
What you'll do
- Conduct analytical tests, operate and maintain instruments, and document results in compliance with cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ expectations.
- Participate in laboratory investigations, support CAPAs and change controls, and help prepare for audits and inspections.
- Coordinate testing priorities and sample handling with the team to support on-time lot release.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with laboratory techniques relevant to cell therapy or biologics.
- Hands-on experience with analytical methods for cell therapy or biologics, including flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, cell culture, cell count/viability, and functional cell-based assays.
- Ability to work on-site in a lab-based role for the assigned shift.
Pay
$80,909.60 - $121,364.40 USD annual base pay
Tools
flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, cell culture, cell count/viability, functional cell-based assays
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