AstraZeneca

Associate Specialist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing)

US - Rockville - MD

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$98kDetected 2 hours ago

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About the role

Join a team producing next-generation cell therapy products at a pivotal moment as our first clinical batches move from process development into cGMP operation.
Can you picture yourself owning a "right first time" mindset and guiding a shift handover that keeps a critical lot moving?
Your rigor reduces errors, speeds release, and strengthens audit readiness.

Responsibilities

In this visible, hands-on role, you will collaborate daily with Process Development, Clinical Operations, Materials Management, and Quality to turn robust science into reliable manufacturing outcomes.
You will help build the documentation, run sophisticated automated equipment in Grades A and B cleanrooms, and lead by example on the floor to keep every batch on track.
Author and execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and SOPs with a "right first time" mindset; maintain bills of materials; reconcile batches promptly; document all activities to meet cGMP requirements; assist with deviations, non-conformances, and OOS investigations.
Participate in tech transfer activities; support development of platform processes; contribute to study and experiment designs; modify or improve processes and systems when appropriate.
Date Posted 21-Jul-2026 Closing Date 03-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases.
We balance ambition with support-leaders empower you to improve, experiments are celebrated for what they teach, and resilient minds find inventive paths through a heavily regulated environment.
Step into this high-exposure manufacturing role and help deliver transformative cell therapies to patients-take the next step today and show us how your precision and initiative will raise our standards!

Requirements

Weekend work may be required.
Technical proficiency in aseptic technique and working with manufacturing equipment in open and closed systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and data analysis.
Desirable Skills/Experience Previous manufacturing or process development experience with cell therapy or vector products.

Compensation

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $65,082 to $97,622.

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.
Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

Company info

But we are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society.

Equal opportunity

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