Quality Control Team MemberLocation: Coppell TXShift: Monday through Friday, 6 am to 3 pm. Potential weekend work required according to business.Length of assignment: End of October - covering projectAs a member of the Quality Control (QC) team, contribute through the completion of all assigned and routine laboratory related tasks in compliance with AZ, GMP & SHE standards.Key Accountabilities:Ethical conduct and complianceAdherence to GLP and GDPProvides support services for analysts and chemists in the quality control laboratory including cleaning and maintaining the general laboratory facilities and glassware through 5SResponsible for ordering laboratory chemicals and supplies, and inventory managementResponsible for preparing and shipping testing samples to contract labResponsible for cleaning, organizing, and maintaining lab glasswarePerforms sampling of purified water, compressed air, and environmental monitoring for testingAccurately completes all data entry requirements for methods or tasks performedPerforms actives supporting sample receipt, retain storage, and dispositioning of samplesExecutes analytical methods and/or SOPs, with appropriate documentationReviews data for completeness and accuracy using the applicable method/SOP'sExecute test plan to support laboratory investigation if neededWork with document control department for issuing/archiving logbooks and sample folders if neededWork with warehouse team for events occurring during sample receiptPerform daily check of lab equipment to assist chemists for testingParticipate in problem solving activities, including ownership of action items identified through the problem-solving activitiesMay fulfill other jobs/responsibilities as directed by management consistent with skill level and trainingQualifications and Experience:Bachelor's or associate Degree (preferred but not required), preferably in the chemical or biological sciences with previous experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory.Must be able to perform activities to support QC sampling activities including climbing ladders and working in areas with limited access and on catwalks around production equipment.Must be day/time, weekend and holiday flexible to support QC sampling activities/testing (routine, validation studies, PW sanitization, etc.).Must be able to retrieve, dispense, and dispose of chemicals and reagents according to approved procedures.Must be adequately trained in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP and GMP) standards and be able to complete all forms legibly and accurately and/or notebooks.Must be able to attain proficiency in using AstraZeneca analytical applications required for the completion of assigned tasks.Must be able to work at a lab bench or hood and perform the necessary procedures required for sample preparations and clean-up using the current prescribed or validated methodologies.Excellent verbal communication skillsTeamworkProfessionalismEnglish Language SkillsDress Code: Business casual, Required PPE will be providedCOVID Vaccination Required per company policyIntake Call Notes:Entry level support role.An associate or bachelor is preferred, but strong lab experience is more important.0-2 years of experience without degree, - Minimum of 2 years experience in a pharma industry lab without a degreeMost important things to be considered:2 years of pharma industry experience in a lab.Strong documentation skills.Must be methodical and follow task schedule.Understand regulatory requirements.Sampling experience, like water sampling, environmental sampling.Software experience:LIMSSAPTeam size: 25 including manager24/7 facility - some flexibility required due to this. Sometimes staying late.
Weekend work is possible but is not predicted to happen often.Interview process: One (1) 60 min onsite interview with three supervisors/managers