AstraZeneca
Specialist, Quality Control Analytical, Cell Therapy (Wednesday -Saturday)
$81K–$121K
US - Rockville - MD · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a 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
- Execute approved analytical tests and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
- Maintain compliant records; contribute to investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and audit readiness.
- Coordinate testing priorities and samples, complete method qualifications, and train peers as qualified.
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 including flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, cell culture, cell count/viability, and functional cell-based assays; familiarity with associated instrumentation and software.
- Ability to work on-site in a lab-based role for the assigned shift.
Pay
$80,909.60 - $121,364.40 USD base salary (or hourly rate of compensation)
Tools
flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, cell culture, cell count/viability, functional cell-based assays
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