QC Senior Microbiologist at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you'll find newly designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams. Come and thrive in our vibrant, energizing, connected and encouraging culture and make a difference to patients. Hear from our Senior Leaders about why they know AstraZeneca is a great place to work. https://lnkd.in/g8APibK.


We are seeking a Senior QC Microbiologist to provide technical and analytical support to our Quality Control function.



Accountabilities:



As a Senior QC Microbiologist, you will conduct activities and interactions consistent with AstraZeneca's values and in compliance with the Code of Conduct. You will ensure that systems and processes owned by the team are effectively managed and maintained. Your role will involve training others, participating in laboratory or process deviations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in various topics. You will also act as a Lean champion, implementing continuous improvement initiatives.



Essential Skills/Experience:



- Bachelor's degree in a related subject (e.g., Biology)


- 2+ years' experience in a GMP QC Micro lab


- Demonstrated capability in aseptic sampling and testing


- High level of knowledge and competence with a specific piece of laboratory equipment, or a Quality process or system



Desirable Skills/Experience:



- 4+ years QC microbiology experience


- Experience in aseptic manufacturing and biologics


- Demonstrated project leadership capabilities


- Post-graduate degree such as Masters or PhD in a Science subject


When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.


Why AstraZeneca?


At AstraZeneca, our work in Quality is important and valued. We are always innovating, trialing the latest models and technologies to improve reliability and excellence in our processes. We take a proactive approach, grounded in scientific principles, to find effective solutions. Our focus is on scaling and introducing new technologies, using models to predict and proactively handle risk. We take Quality seriously and there's a clear ambition to shift the mindset around Quality. It's more than just following procedures and regulations; it's about adding value for our patients, which ultimately benefits the business.


The annual base pay for this position ranges from $92,992.80 to $139,489.20. 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.