At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

As a QC Analyst I you will be responsible for conducting routine and non-routine analysis of environmental samples, raw materials and in process samples according to standard operating procedures. This role also involves completing appropriate documentation to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory forms.

The Philadelphia, PA site manufactures a life-saving influenza vaccine. Our product is aseptically filled into sprayers for nasal administration. The site consists of two geographic locations - a facility at Red Lion Road in NE Philadelphia has about 140 full-time employees and the Bensalem storage and distribution facility has about 5 employees. The facilities are about 8 miles apart and both are situated close to I-95, the city of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia International Airport. Our product is sold in the US, UK and other countries. Operations continue year round, with the production season being in the summer (typically May – August).

Our site is highly collaborative where we show our Philly pride in all we do. We work closely together, always striving to be better every day. We have a network of employee teams who deliver many kinds of employee engagement activities, from our famous Wingbowl, to inclusion events, a site picnic, community outreach, health and wellness activities, and a green team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment according to SOPs.
• Reviews data acquired for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities.
• Executes validation protocols, laboratory test plans, and reports results to management.
• Prepares documentation for presentation to Regulatory Agencies.
• Applies knowledge of good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices on a daily basis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Microbiology or related discipline.
• 0-4 years of experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.

Preferred

• Previous GxP experience.
• Experience with methods and systems used in QC laboratory.

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