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Material Control Specialist

AstraZeneca
Posted a month ago, valid for a month
Location

Gaithersburg, MD 20898, US

Salary

$65,154 - $97,730 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • We are seeking a Material Control Specialist to manage material handling and order fulfillment while adhering to cGMP and safety standards.
  • The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of material control/handling experience and 2-5 years of cGMP experience.
  • This individual contributor role requires strong organizational skills and may involve some overtime and after-hours on-call support.
  • The annual base pay for this position ranges from $65,153.60 to $97,730.40, with additional incentives and benefits offered.
  • Candidates must possess a high school diploma, and desirable qualifications include a driver's license, D.O.T. certification, and forklift certification.

We’re looking for a precise Material Control Specialist to keep our materials moving safely and punctually. You’ll manage material handling and order fulfillment end‑to‑end, uphold cGMP and safety standards, and partner closely with planners and quality to resolve issues fast. If you’re organized and confident in a regulated environment, this role is for you.

Please NOTE: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. There may be minimum overtime and after-hours on-call support required.

What you’ll do

  • Material operations: Raw material sampling in a down‑flow booth; handle sample and retain programs; prepare bulk drug substance for shipment.

  • Data and systems: Use Raman, enter/review data in LIMS, and update SAP; drive accuracy and traceability.

  • Quality leadership: Lead deviations, change controls, and CAPA activities; ensure compliance with cGMP, Safety, Health & Environment, and Sarbanes‑Oxley procedures.

  • Delivery focus: Implement standard processes to deliver product on time and in full; identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

  • Cross‑functional teamwork: Join regular meetings with planners and partners; align on raw material receipt issues; provide after‑hours on‑call support when needed.

  • Cross‑training: Support selected warehouse tasks/systems and other material management functions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma

  • 2-5 years material control/handling experience

  • 2-5 years cGMP experience

Desirable:

  • Drivers license

  • D.O.T. certification

  • Forklift certification

  • Ability to prioritize work requirements, must be well organized and able to manage time efficiently, and must have a strong sense of responsibility

  • Microsoft Office

  • SAP

Ready to step into a role where your precision and ownership make a daily impact? Apply now and help us deliver patient critical medicines safely, compliantly, and on time.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $65,153.60 - 97,730.40 ($31.32-$46.99 hr.) Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

21-Apr-2026

Closing Date

03-May-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.




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