Quality Control Associate I — Lab Testing & Compliance

Regulatory Toolkit; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

AstraZeneca Operations is seeking candidates for an Associate level laboratory role at our Frederick Manufacturing Center. Responsibilities include sampling, testing, data entry, and maintaining a compliant lab environment. You will work under supervision and advance with established SOPs and GMP guidelines.

Essential qualifications involve a science-focused degree or equivalent experience, with 0–5 years in pharma settings. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• BS/AS/HS with relevant lab experience in pharma/biotech environments.
• Experience with routine lab testing and data recording per SOPs.
• Familiarity with GMP and quality compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory sampling and testing under supervision.
• Assist with routine tests and generate laboratory results.
• Maintain lab housekeeping and stocking.
• Prepare samples and record results per work plan.
• Set up and clean testing equipment and sites.
• Identify equipment or testing issues and report.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are available for testing.
• Enter data for compliance and report abnormalities.

Skills

Pipetting

pH measurement

UV/Vis

ELISA

GMP experience

Balances

Written communication

Oral communication

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Pharmaceutical Science

Associates degree in science

High school diploma with experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

SOP compliance

cGMP compliance

Job description

AstraZeneca Operations is seeking candidates for an Associate level laboratory role at our Frederick Manufacturing Center. Responsibilities include sampling, testing, data entry, and maintaining a compliant lab environment. You will work under supervision and advance with established SOPs and GMP guidelines.

Essential qualifications involve a science-focused degree or equivalent experience, with 0–5 years in pharma settings. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.