Associate Specialist at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Associate Specialist



As an Associate Specialist in the Clinical Production team within Biopharmaceutical Development, you'll build broad knowledge of bioprocessing in a cGMP environment to launch your career in the biopharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will take an adaptable, science-driven approach to everything you do. You will become an integral part of process development, accelerating product candidates into the clinic and gaining knowledge and experience in cell culture, purification, and critical support activities. Under the supervision of highly trained personnel, you will gain the process knowledge and skill sets to perform large-scale clinical development activities through hands-on training. You will join a collaborative and driven team in a world-class biopharmaceutical company that is driving disruptive innovation in the industry.



Accountabilities

• Operates and serves as a trainer for operation of manufacturing equipment such as: incubators, stainless steel and disposable single-use bioreactors, depth filtration skids, chromatography skids, single-use mixers, centrifuges, cleaning/sanitization of equipment, washers, autoclaves, tanks and in-process testing instruments.


• Monitors process parameters, contributes to investigations, troubleshoots during processing, and recommends potential solutions.


• Serves as the "Subject Matter Expert" in unit operations to improve quality, ensure safety, and drive process efficiency and accuracy.


• Supports process improvement initiatives and authors or revises standard operating procedures accordingly.


• Reviews executed Production Records for accuracy and completion.


• Ability to utilize MS Office tools and AZ enterprise systems.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Associates degree with 0-4 years experience

At AstraZeneca, we thrive in an environment where change is the only constant. We embrace uncertainty and ambiguity, taking calculated risks to deliver new medicines to patients. Our supportive yet challenging approach fosters an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as an opportunity to improve. We are dedicated experts who combine specialist knowledge with curiosity, always searching for better ways to achieve the best results. Our work is recognized across the enterprise and externally, making a tangible difference in society and patients' lives.



Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!



AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Apply Now