New · posted Oct 15
AstraZeneca · Pharmaceuticals
Associate, Quality Control Analytical
- Tarzana, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Closes Nov 16, 2026 · 33 days left
The role
AstraZeneca is seeking an energetic and experienced individual with cell therapy quality control background to join our Quality Control (QC) team. The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of our product pipeline by performing QC analytical method qualification, execute lot release testing, sample management and other assigned tasks. This position is essential for ensuring that the laboratory meets the high standards required for CGMP Quality Control.
This position includes weekend technical support and may require non-traditional work schedules to support operational and business requirements. Scheduled work hours and shift assignments are subject to change.
Date Posted
14-Oct-2026
Closing Date
15-Nov-2026
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Biology or equivalent with 1-2 years of relevant CGMP laboratory experience; OR Associate's degree preferably in Biology or equivalent with 2-3 years of relevant CGMP laboratory experience
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze raw data effectively.
- Experience with sample receipt, storage and transfer.
- 1-2 years executing routine and non-routine analysis for CGMP lot release and stability testing using techniques including but not limited to cell culture, flow cytometry and cell-based methods, PCR (dPCR, qPCR), Immunoassays (ELISA), etc.
- Familiar with basic computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Experience operating and maintaining Temperature-Controlled Storage Units.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work, and communicate effectively across organizational interfaces in a fast-paced dynamic team setting.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Experience in Cell or Gene Therapy.
- Well versed in various analytical techniques Flow cytometry, qPCR, dPCR, cell-based potency and/or ELISA experience.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $55, 920.80 to $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.
What you'll do
- Perform CGMP release and stability testing (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, cell-based cytotoxicity, qPCR/dPCR) for cell therapy products and in-process samples.
- Receive, verify, label, store, and track samples, controls, and reagents to ensure traceability and timely transfer to testing laboratories, using paper and electronic systems and operating temperature-controlled units.
- Author and/or review analytical test results and technical documents, including analytical method qualification protocols and reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Document activities, record observations, and complete all paperwork in accordance with CGMPs, SOPs, and protocols.
- Execute protocol-driven method qualification, verification, and validation, and support analytical technology transfer and method lifecycle management activities.
- Escalate and document invalid, OOS/OOT results; support deviations, CAPAs, and change controls; and contribute to investigations as needed.
- Follow Safety, Health, and Environmental procedures, maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, and use appropriate PPE and aseptic/biocontainment practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Pay and benefits
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Short-term incentive bonuses
Where you'll work
Tarzana, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 91% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in California8 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US100 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $114,400 | — | $114,400 |
| California (middle half) | $58,375 | $74,000 | $77,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $49,375 | $60,000 | $76,125 |
This role: AstraZeneca's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 275 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not AstraZeneca's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 23 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods10
- GMP and compliance4
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Validation and qualification3
- Collaboration and leadership3
- Data and digital systems2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Quality systems and risk1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
Company hiring pulse
AstraZeneca on Regulatory Jobs
- 15
- Open roles
- 14
- Distinct roles
- 7
- Locations
By discipline
- Regulatory11 73%
- Quality4 27%
By level
- Director10 67%
- Manager2 13%
- Associate & Specialist2 13%
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Associate, Quality Control Analytical at AstraZeneca
Applications close November 16. $114K a year, employer provided.