Formulation Operator

AstraZeneca • Mount Vernon, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Formulation Operator for its Mt. Vernon site, a flagship facility established in 1972, dedicated to delivering innovative, life-changing oral solid medicines. The site formulates and packs OSD tablets and capsules for over 60 markets and is the largest AstraZeneca production site in the US, located near Evansville, Indiana. The company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration, hosting yearly Inclusion and Diversity conferences and supporting employee resource groups. The Formulation Operator will be responsible for operating various formulation equipment and processes to meet or exceed production requirements, while adhering to company policies, procedures, and compliance standards, and ensuring all activities are performed in a safe environment. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for serious diseases. The company strives to be a Great Place to Work, empowering employees to push scientific boundaries, challenge conventions, and embrace an entrepreneurial spirit. AstraZeneca is dedicated to an inclusive and equitable environment, promoting lifelong learning, growth, and development, and leveraging diversity to drive innovation in medicine.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 0-3 yrs industry experience required.
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic mechanical proficiency.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office applications and SAP is desirable.
• Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of cGMP’s.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years’ experience as an operator in a production or regulated environment, pharmaceutical experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to accurately operate equipment, perform equipment set-up/change-over/cleanups, assist in preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems to achieve optimum production levels
• Perform responsibilities ensuring compliance with Mt. Vernon Site standards, policies, and SOP’s, for GMP and required documentation as well as performing job responsibilities in compliance with AstraZeneca Safety, Health & Environment standards and requirements.
• Work with Process Facilitators and other Operators/Mechanics/Technicians to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in equipment/production efficiencies and in the production area in general.
• Support new equipment start-up and quickly learn and use new systems, equipment and procedures.
• Support the development/validation of new products/procedures.
• Offer ideas for standardization and simplification.
• Be flexible in responding to changes to equipment/production assignments.
• Understand, interpret and advise on production schedules.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and work in a robust team environment, with other operators, mechanics, technicians, supervision and project management with the goal of completing planned production and furthering Mt. Vernon Site and AstraZeneca initiatives.
• Be able to work other shifts, weekends, alternative schedules when production demands require.

Benefits

• A great place to work environment
• Empowerment to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash entrepreneurial spirit
• An inclusive culture where different thinking is connected to generate new and valuable opportunities
• Commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all
• An inclusive and equitable environment where people belong
• Professional development through interactive and engaging events and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees