QC Senior Microbiologist - Gaithersburg, United States - AstraZeneca PLC

Description

Are you ready to pioneer a new way in Quality? We are seeking a Senior QC Microbiologist to provide expert technical and analytical support to our Quality Control function.

This role is an opportunity to develop your expertise, apply a modern Quality mindset, and make brave decisions that will shape the future of our operations.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior QC Microbiologist, you will conduct activities and interactions consistent with our Company 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 are proactive, science-based, and solutions-oriented. Our focus is on scaling and introducing new technologies, using models to predict and proactively manage 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.

Are you ready to make a real-life difference to patients? Are you ready to grow a fulfilling and exciting career with constant opportunities resulting from new products, technologies and growing areas like biologics? If so, apply today and join

Date Posted

30-Apr-2024

Closing Date

13-May-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.