Quality Assurance Associate

Location: Tarzana, CA

Duration: Until September 2026 w/possibility of extension

Pay: $35-39 per hour

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm w/possibly weekend work (OT) or Sun-Thursday 9am-5pm

**No sponsorship provided now or in the future.

**No C2C

Position Summary:

AstraZeneca is seeking an energetic and experienced individual with cell therapy quality assurance background to join our Quality Assurance (QA) team. 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 organize and manage timelines for batch record reviews.  

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.   

•    Perform other duties as requested by supervisor/manager to support Quality.  

•    Administrative Tracking of QA metrics  

•    On the Floor QA support  

Qualifications: 

•    BS in biological sciences or a related field is required.  

•    Minimum of 1 year of work experience in Quality Assurance is strongly preferred. 

•    Must be 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. 

•    Demonstrated ability to take ownership, initiative, and self-accountability. 

•    Demonstrated 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 Qualifications: 

•    Experience in Cell or Gene Therapy  

•    Well versed in various cell therapy manufacturing processes

Benefits:

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