AstraZeneca

Associate Quality Control Environmental Monitoring

US - Rockville - MD Full time

Associate Quality Control Environmental Monitoring

Role Responsibilities

The QC Environmental Monitoring Associate will be responsible for executing environmental monitoring and testing.

Role Requirements

  • Responsible for routine QC lab tasks such as maintenance of equipment and the laboratory as assigned, writing or revising SOPs, and tending or reports.
  • Reads, understands, and follows SOP’s and complies with cGMP’s.
  • Applies critical thinking solving problems requiring an in-depth knowledge of scientific methods and techniques.

Minimum Experience

  • Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences, biology, microbiology, or related discipline with two years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree with six months experience.
  • Prior experience in a GMP area and knowledge of cGMP practices.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high performing team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in a cross functional matrix environment.

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior experience with environmental monitoring electronic documentation systems, specifically MODA. 
  • Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech QC environment, with a focus on environmental sampling. 
  • Preference for experience with methods and techniques for analysis of cell therapy cleanrooms for environmental monitoring.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $54,856 to $82,285. 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.

Date Posted

10-Dec-2025

Closing Date

16-Dec-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.