New · posted Nov 4
AstraZeneca · Pharmaceuticals
Quality Assurance Associate
- Santa Monica, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of our product pipeline by performing QA batch record review, label review and verifications, document archival of records, and other assigned tasks. You will also be expected to independently coordinate and manage timelines for batch record reviews. You will be expected to provide support for both the Santa Monica, CA and Tarzana, CA sites as needed.
Date Posted
03-Nov-2026
Closing Date
29-Nov-2026
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What you need
BS in biological sciences or a related field is required.
1-2 years of experience withn GMP regulated industry.
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate organizational, prioritization, and time management proficiencies.
Flexibility of occasionally working in weekend or holidays to support lot release.
Ability to take ownership, initiative, and self-accountability.
Ability to collaborate, work, and communicate effectively across organizational interfaces in a fast-paced dynamic team setting.
Attention to detail and quick learning/application of concepts and information.
Knowledge of cell culture techniques and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.
Ability to communicate and work in a self-guided manner with scientific/technical personnel.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
Experience in Cell or Gene Therapy
Well versed in various cell therapy manufacturing processes
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.
What you'll do
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Reviews routine manufacturing batch documentation and quality control data for in-process and finished product to support disposition and lot closure.
Review routine material release documentation for quality release of raw materials used for manufacturing and quality control testing.
Work with Doc Control to ensure archival of batch records.
Work with QA doc control to ensure accurate issuance of batch record documentation (i.e. lot/media records and labels) to manufacturing.
Provide quality assurance support across technical operations functions (i.e. Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Control, Analytical Development, Product Development/Manufacturing Sciences & Technology) within AZ to assure compliance with the quality manual and maintain collaborative quality relationships.
Handle other duties as requested by supervisor/manager to support Quality.
Administrative Tracking of QA metrics
On the Floor QA support
Pay and benefits
$56,000 – $84,000 a year
Employer providedQualified retirement programs
Paid time off
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Short-term incentive bonuses
Where you'll work
Santa Monica, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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The context around this role
Live data · November 4, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 19% below the US median for Quality Operations & Batch Release roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US15 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $56,000 | — | $84,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $81,250 | $86,000 | $96,750 |
This role: AstraZeneca's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Operations & Batch Release roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 4, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Operations & Batch Release
The general path across 83 open Quality Operations & Batch Release 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 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Documentation and SOPs5
- Collaboration and leadership3
- GMP and compliance2
- Lab testing and methods2
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Operations & Batch Release work in pharmaceuticals, led by the one this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticalsNamed in the posting
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- ICHICH Q10(official source, opens in a new tab)The pharmaceutical quality system across the product lifecycle
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
- ICHICH Q7(official source, opens in a new tab)Good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients
- ICHICH Q9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality risk management
- FDAFDA quality agreements guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Contract Manufacturing Arrangements for Drugs: Quality Agreements
- FDADrug Supply Chain Security Act(official source, opens in a new tab)Product tracing, verification and serialization across the US drug supply chain
- EUEU Good Distribution Practice(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines on good distribution practice of medicinal products for human use
- FDA21 CFR Part 7(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA enforcement policy, including product recalls
- USPUSP–NF(official source, opens in a new tab)US Pharmacopeia general chapters and monographs, such as <61> bioburden, <85> endotoxin, <1225> validation
- PIC/SPIC/S(official source, opens in a new tab)The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme and its GMP guide
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
Company hiring pulse
AstraZeneca on Regulatory Jobs
- 36
- Open roles
- 33
- Distinct roles
- 10
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality16 44%
- Clinical14 39%
- Regulatory6 17%
By level
- Director17 47%
- Associate & Specialist11 31%
- Senior & Principal5 14%
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