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!



The annual base pay for this position ranges from $60,583.20 - 90,874.80. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.


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