R-262920 Specialist, Quality Control Analytical, Cell Therapy (Sunday - Wednesday)

AstraZeneca; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Rockville, MD seeks a part-time Specialist, QC Analytical to execute routine and non-routine tests for cell therapy products. The role emphasizes data integrity, instrument operation, and regulatory readiness.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a relevant science and at least 3 years of lab experience with flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, and cell-based assays. On-site work four days a week with potential incentives and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or 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; familiarity with associated instrumentation and software.

Responsibilities

• Analytical testing: Execute QC testing for cell therapy products (flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, cell based assays) per approved methods and SOPs, meeting cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ expectations.
• Instrument operation and maintenance: Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on relevant instruments; document activities and elevate issues promptly.
• Documentation and compliance: Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records in relevant electronic systems and forms; author/review SOPs and test methods, ensure readiness for internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Quality systems: Participate in laboratory investigations (e.g., OOS/OOT, deviations) by gathering data, performing preliminary assessments, and documenting findings; support implementation of CAPAs and change controls.
• Training and knowledge sharing: Complete method qualifications and maintain analyst proficiency; provide peer training on established procedures as qualified.
• Planning and teamwork: Coordinate daily testing priorities, sample receipt, and material control with the team; communicate testing status and risks to ensure on-time lot release.

Skills

Analytical testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

PCR

Cell counting

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

Rockville, Maryland

The Specialist,QCAnalytical, performs routine and non-routine analytical testing to supportcGMP lotrelease and stability of cell therapy products. The role executes approved methods (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, automated cell counting, and other cell-based assays) with high quality and data integrity,maintainsaccuratedocumentation, and participates in laboratory investigations. The QC Specialist collaborates within the QC team and with cross-functional partners to meet testing timelines and ensure compliant operations.

This positionisfora4days per week, 10 hoursper day shift,Sunday through Wednesday.

Role Responsibilities

Analytical testing:Execute QC testing for cell therapy products (flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR,cell basedassays, cell count/viability) per approved methods and SOPs, meeting cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ expectations.

Instrument operation and maintenance:Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on relevant instruments; document activities and elevate issues promptly.

Documentation and compliance:Maintainaccurate, contemporaneous records in relevant electronic systems and forms; author/review SOPsandtest methods,ensure readiness for internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.

Quality systems:Participatein laboratory investigations (e.g., OOS/OOT, deviations) by gathering data, performing preliminary assessments, and documenting findings; support implementation of CAPAs and change controls.

Training and knowledge sharing: Complete method qualifications andmaintainanalystproficiency; provide peer training on established procedures as qualified.

Planning and teamwork:Coordinate daily testing priorities, sample receipt, and material control with the team; communicate testing status and risks to ensure on-time lot release.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline.

• Minimum of 3years’ experiencewithlaboratory 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; familiarity with associated instrumentation and software.

• Demonstrate effective cross-functional collaboration, embrace flexibility in a constantly evolving environment, andmaintainsa positive,solutions‑orientedattitude to drive outcomes.

• Ability to work on-site in a lab-based rolefor the assigned shift.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $80,909.60 - $121,364.40.Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

27-Oct-2026

Closing Date

26-Dec-2026

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