Quality Control Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, Washington DC

Quality Control Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, Washington DC

Onsite Location: Gaithersburg, MD (Metro Washington DC)

This is a 2-year full-time, DOL-registered Apprentice Program, starting November 18th, 2024

Applications Open: August 5, 2024

Application Close: September 15, 2024

About the Programme

AstraZeneca offers a unique full-time opportunity that combines training with hands-on, paid practical experience.  As an apprentice, you will not only receive a competitive salary but also work towards achieving a nationally accredited vocational qualification that can be carried with you wherever your career takes you. 

Throughout the program, you will work alongside expert managers and mentors to gain in-depth experience and tackle real tasks. This means being part of our journey to provide life-changing medicine to patients all over the world.

Benefits for AZ Apprentices

• Learn and earn while working towards achieving a nationally accredited vocational qualification
• A competitive base salary and potential annual bonus
• Healthcare coverage, well-being programs, and contribution to retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid vacation time and floating holidays
• An employee recognition program, which highlights and rewards exceptional work
• Comprehensive development resources and programs

What you Will Do:

Within our Operations business area, the Quality function partners closely with Process Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure the safety and efficacy of our medicines before they are used in clinical trials or the commercial market. This department supports the testing of products and monitors our manufacturing environments to ensure patient safety and the timely release of our medicines globally.  

This position requires onsite presence Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, with occasional weekend and holiday work on a pre-defined rotation.

 As an Apprentice QC Lab Technician, you may carry out duties such as: 

• Performing aseptic sampling for environmental monitoring. 
• Preparing solutions and standards with appropriate documentation. 
• Assisting in QC archiving, logbook management, and records retention.   

 Minimum Requirements

• 0 years of related work experience required
• Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalency diploma by start date
• Must be willing to take 30-min, multiple-choice, online assessment
• The ability to stand for prolonged periods of time as this is an "on the floor" role which requires cleanroom gowning and the ability to physically lift as much 50 pounds
• Must be able to commute daily to the AstraZeneca Gaithersburg campus and travel between building as necessary

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency in English
• High school science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences)

Here, you will learn while making important contributions, because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference. Join us and take your first step toward a successful career in the biopharmaceutical industry!

Application and Interview Processes

Please note that applicants must submit:

• Resume of current or previous work history
• Proof of completion from an accredited high school (diploma/GED),
• May consider proof of enrollment (written documentation from the school administrator) if you will graduate by the start date.

As this is a nationally registered apprenticeship, you will receive a Department of Labor Voluntary Disability Disclosure Form after you submit your application.

All applicants are required to complete a 30-minute, multiple-choice online assessment designed to measure job-relevant skills. You will receive the assessment within 2 weeks of applying, and you will have 5 days to complete it. If selected, our virtual panel interviews are tentatively scheduled during the week of October 21, 2024.

About our Gaithersburg Site  

Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility delivers life-changing medicines for patients across the globe. Located just a short drive away from Washington, DC, our modern campus is home to a diverse community of more than 4,000 people, with the capacity to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize life changing medicines – all on one site. With cutting-edge