at AstraZeneca
Location
US - Rockville - MD
Compensation
$56k–$84k USD
Posted
1 weeks ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=50
Posted $84k · well below market
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In this role, you will support routine microbiological quality control activities such as Rapid Sterility, Mycoplasma, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Growth Promotion, and Cell Aliquoting under approved methods and cGMP/GDP expectations. You will also perform environmental monitoring in classified GMP spaces, including non-viable and viable air sampling and surface viable sampling, while supporting aseptic processing areas. Additional responsibilities include incubation and enumeration of media plates and samples, processing plates for microbial identification through external laboratories, operating laboratory instruments in accordance with SOPs, and documenting data accurately in electronic systems following ALCOA+ principles. This position also supports lab housekeeping, inventory management, sample logistics, investigations, and ongoing analyst training and qualification.
This role will support the schedule of Wednesday thru Sat shift with 4 / 10 hour days each week.
If you are excited to grow your microbiology career in a role that directly supports product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your skills, curiosity, and quality mindset to this impactful opportunity.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 55,920.80 - $83,881.20. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
03-Jun-2026Closing Date
17-Jun-2026Our 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.
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