Biologics Manufacturing Associate (cGMP)

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a bio-manufacturing professional to join the Manufacturing Sciences team. This role supports process scale-up and cGMP biomanufacturing, accelerating candidate products into clinical development while ensuring quality across laboratory operations.

The position involves operating manufacturing equipment, maintaining sterile processing, detailed record-keeping, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Introductory knowledge of cell culture operations including Biosafety Cabinet Operation, Bioreactor Operations, aseptic technique and harvest.
• Introductory knowledge of chromatography, filtration and basic analytical testing (e.g., Protein concentration, osmolarity, pH etc.).
• Familiarity with basic biology & chemistry concepts.
• Introductory knowledge of raw material weigh-out and media/buffer preparation.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates bio‑pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as incubators, stainless steel and disposable bioreactors, depth filtration skids, chromatography skids, single‑use mixers, centrifuges, washers, autoclaves, tanks and in‑process testing instruments.
• Performs steam sterilization, clean in place, manual cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
• Records manufacturing activities clearly and accurately within approved current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) documents and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares for processing by ensuring equipment and materials necessary are adequate and available.
• Ensures a safe and environmentally sustainable work environment in accordance with AstraZeneca standards.
• Ability to utilize MS Office tools and AZ enterprise systems.

Skills

Cell culture knowledge

Chromatography literacy

Biology & chemistry basics

Raw material weigh-out & media prep

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

MS Office

AZ enterprise systems

Job description

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a bio-manufacturing professional to join the Manufacturing Sciences team. This role supports process scale-up and cGMP biomanufacturing, accelerating candidate products into clinical development while ensuring quality across laboratory operations.

The position involves operating manufacturing equipment, maintaining sterile processing, detailed record-keeping, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.