Associate Specialist, Cell Therapy
AstraZeneca
September 15, 2026
Full-time
On-site
California, MD
Operations
Role: Manufacturing technician supporting cell therapy production, ensuring GMP compliance and cleanroom readiness. Responsibilities: execute manufacturing steps per batch records, SOPs, and electronic instructions; support equipment setup, material staging, and facility readiness; monitor and operate processing equipment; maintain documentation accuracy; support deviation investigations, inventory control, and visual inspection activities; collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, and other teams. Requirements: High School diploma with 2+ years GMP or technical experience, or associate/bachelor's in science or engineering with 0-2 years experience; understanding of cGMP, aseptic techniques, cleanroom procedures; ability to follow detailed instructions and escalate issues appropriately. Preferred: experience in cell therapy, biologics, or biotech manufacturing; familiarity with automated processing, batch record systems, and primary cell culture; strong proficiency in MS Office. HighValue: cell therapy, biologics, GMP manufacturing, cleanroom environment, process validation, deviation support, regulated documentation. WorkSetup: position details include salary range (~$82K-$123K), incentives, and benefits; posted 14-Sep-2026, closing 18-Sep-2026.