AstraZeneca
Specialist, Quality Control Analytical, Cell Therapy ( Wed - Saturday)
$81K–$121K
US - Rockville - MD · Full-time · Posted Oct 18, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
About the job
Performs analytical testing and quality-control activities to support cGMP lot release and stability of cell therapy products.
What you'll do
- Conduct approved analytical tests, operate and maintain laboratory instruments, and document results in compliance with cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ expectations.
- Support laboratory investigations, CAPAs, change controls, method qualifications, and audit readiness.
- Coordinate testing priorities and sample handling with QC and cross-functional teams to support timely 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 cell therapy or biologics analytical methods, 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 base pay
Tools
flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, cell culture, cell count/viability, functional cell-based assays
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