Associate Specialist

About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD:

Required Skills:

• Introductory knowledge of cell culture operations such as Biosafety Cabinet Operation, cell banking, Bioreactor Operations, depth filtration, and Centrifuge Harvest Operations.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• Familiarity with area specific production equipment such as parts washers, autoclaves, fixed and portable stainless-steel tanks, etc.
• Familiarity with basic chemistry concepts.
• Introductory knowledge of raw material weigh-out and media/buffer preparation.
• Desired Skills:
• Demonstrates a high level of drive and initiative.
• Logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to change ways of working/identify opportunities to improve processes within cGMP clinical manufacturing environment.
• Why AstraZeneca?
• At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
• So, what’s next!
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.
• The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $65,081.60 - $97,622.40 USD Annual. 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
• 26-Oct-2026
• Closing Date
• 29-Oct-2026
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field with 0-4 years’ experience
• Introductory knowledge of cell culture operations such as Biosafety Cabinet Operation, cell banking, Bioreactor Operations, depth filtration, and Centrifuge Harvest Operations.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• Familiarity with area specific production equipment such as parts washers, autoclaves, fixed and portable stainless-steel tanks, etc.
• Familiarity with basic chemistry concepts.
• Introductory knowledge of raw material weigh-out and media/buffer preparation.
• Demonstrates a high level of drive and initiative.
• Logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to change ways of working/identify opportunities to improve processes within cGMP clinical manufacturing environment.
• Why AstraZeneca?
• At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
• So, what’s next!
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.
• Date Posted
• 26-Oct-2026
• Closing Date
• 29-Oct-2026
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $65,081.60 - $97,622.40 USD Annual. 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.