Associate Quality Control/Specialist I Quality Control

Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, plays a direct role in treating patients with cancer, respiratory diseases, and autoimmune conditions globally. At FMC, we are committed to delivering life-changing medicines while also creating a workplace where people feel valued and connected. From catered site events and friendly competitions to community outreach, environmental and wellness programs, and team-building activities, we make time to celebrate achievements and recognize the diversity of our workforce. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning through ongoing skill development and training opportunities for our employees. Driven by our ambition to accelerate growth, improve patients’ lives, and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. Job Responsibilities • Responsible for performing laboratory sampling and testing. • Assist with/ complete routine tests on products and materials and help generate laboratory results, under supervision. • Maintain lab from housekeeping and stocking perspective. • Perform appropriate tasks in the laboratory (e.g. sample prep, recording of results) to meet needs and demands of the work plan. • Set up and take down testing and other laboratory equipment and clean up the testing sites. • Identify and highlight equipment and testing issues. • Support with the availability of proper equipment and supplies for testing • Enters data evaluated for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities. • Reads, understands, and follows SOP’s and complies with cGMP’s • Applies critical thought to solving problems. • Works on problems requiring an in-depth knowledge of scientific methods and techniques. • General supervision and  instructions given for routine work.  Detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments. Accountabilities • Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role.  Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards on time.   Report potential issues of non-compliance. • Ensure and monitor compliance by team members and third parties by (a) positively reinforcing the Code of Conduct and all relevant AstraZeneca Policies and Standards, (b) ensuring completion of all required training, (c) fostering a culture of openness in which employees are comfortable raising questions or concerns, and (d) immediately addressing and reporting, as appropriate, instances of non-compliance. Associate Level Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience • High school diploma or equivalent or High school diploma or GED, with 4 years of experience • Associate's degree and 2 years of work experience • Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience   Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience • Bachelor’ degree in Scientific / Biotech / Pharmaceutical field of study, preferred 0-5 years experience Specialist I Level Essential Skills/Experience • BS (0-5 years) preferably in pharmaceutical industry   Desirable Skills/Experience • Hands-on experience with balances, pipetting, pH, osmolarity, UV/Vis, ELISA desired. • Self-motivated. Multi-tasking, excellent written and oral communication skills desired. • GMP experience. The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 55,920 - $119,050 depending on level. Hou