New · posted Nov 1
AstraZeneca · Pharmaceuticals
Associate Quality Control/Specialist I Quality Control
- Frederick, MD
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, plays a direct role in treating patients with cancer, respiratory diseases, and autoimmune conditions globally.
At FMC, we are committed to delivering life-changing medicines while also creating a workplace where people feel valued and connected. From catered site events and friendly competitions to community outreach, environmental and wellness programs, and team-building activities, we make time to celebrate achievements and recognize the diversity of our workforce. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning through ongoing skill development and training opportunities for our employees.
Driven by our ambition to accelerate growth, improve patients’ lives, and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
Date Posted
30-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.
What you need
5 ways to qualify
High school
+ 4 years of experience
High school diploma or equivalent or High school diploma or GED, with 4 years of experience
- or
Associate
+ 2 years of experience
Associate's degree and 2 years of work experience
- or
Bachelor’s
+ 0 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience
- or
Bachelor’s
+ 0–5 years of experience
Bachelor’ degree in Scientific / Biotech / Pharmaceutical field of study, preferred 0-5 years experience
- or
Bachelor’s
+ 0–5 years of experience
BS (0-5 years) preferably in pharmaceutical industry
Accountabilities
- Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role. Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards on time. Report potential issues of non-compliance.
- Ensure and monitor compliance by team members and third parties by (a) positively reinforcing the Code of Conduct and all relevant AstraZeneca Policies and Standards, (b) ensuring completion of all required training, (c) fostering a culture of openness in which employees are comfortable raising questions or concerns, and (d) immediately addressing and reporting, as appropriate, instances of non-compliance.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential Skills/Experience
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Hands-on experience with balances, pipetting, pH, osmolarity, UV/Vis, ELISA desired.
- Self-motivated. Multi-tasking, excellent written and oral communication skills desired.
- GMP experience.
What you'll do
- Responsible for performing laboratory sampling and testing.
- Assist with/ complete routine tests on products and materials and help generate laboratory results, under supervision.
- Maintain lab from housekeeping and stocking perspective.
- Perform appropriate tasks in the laboratory (e.g. sample prep, recording of results) to meet needs and demands of the work plan.
- Set up and take down testing and other laboratory equipment and clean up the testing sites.
- Identify and highlight equipment and testing issues.
- Support with the availability of proper equipment and supplies for testing
- Enters data evaluated for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities.
- Reads, understands, and follows SOP’s and complies with cGMP’s
- Applies critical thought to solving problems.
- Works on problems requiring an in-depth knowledge of scientific methods and techniques.
- General supervision and instructions given for routine work. Detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments.
Pay and benefits
$55,920 – $119,050 a year
Employer provided401(k) plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Medical coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Where you'll work
Frederick, MDOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Frederick, MDEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesAstraZeneca's statements, word for word
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 55,920 - $119,050 depending on level. 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.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 40% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Maryland10 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US133 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $55,920 | — | $119,050 |
| Maryland (middle half) | $76,625 | $96,500 | $101,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $49,500 | $62,500 | $79,500 |
This role: AstraZeneca's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 353 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 28 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods8
- GMP and compliance5
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Documentation and SOPs3
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.
From Regulatory News
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AstraZeneca on Regulatory Jobs
- 33
- Open roles
- 30
- Distinct roles
- 9
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality15 45%
- Clinical14 42%
- Regulatory4 12%
By level
- Director14 42%
- Associate & Specialist11 33%
- Senior & Principal5 15%
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Associate Quality Control/Specialist I Quality Control at AstraZeneca
Applications close November 13. $56K–$119K a year, employer provided.