Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Quality Control? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Quality organization in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the global leading pharmaceutical companies.
Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. The modern, vibrant scientific campus employs more than 3000 experts in our field, and it is only a short drive from Washington, DC. It is filled with cutting edge technology. Our labs spaces were built to facilitate collaboration, interaction and cross functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We offer everything from bean bag rooms for creative brain storming, game rooms and Zen garden to treadmill stations and regular campus happy hours. The Gaithersburg site offer a variety of amenities to help boost efficiency 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.
As a QC Microbiology Analyst in the Quality Control group at Gaithersburg, MD, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patient's lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Data entry of analytical data Sampling of WFI and purified water systems, clean steam, and compressed gases. Environmental Monitoring Testing of water and product samples including conductivity, bioburden, endotoxin, TOC and microbial ID’s, growth promotion, nano filtration, A280, water analysis Data trending and archiving Revise SOP’s as needed Review of testing and documentation where required Participate in QC project teams to accomplish effective results Maintain lab instrumentation according to maintenance schedules Read, understand, and follow SOP’s and comply with GMP’s Complete understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors in a Scientific Field 1+ years experience cGMP knowledge Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Next Steps – Apply today!
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