Manufacturing Specialist

AstraZeneca•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or working towards a professional qualification, OR High School/Technical/Associate/Vocational diploma with equivalent experience.
Experience in production environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice
Work experience in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Works as part of a team to achieve manufacturing and quality goals.
Resolves technical issues and provides technical guidance to team members and internal customers.
Actively seeks out information to resolve problems and support informed decision-making.
Ensures that agreed priorities are executed and projects are delivered according to plan including any sustainability objectives.
Supports project delivery by analysing information to determine project requirements, and agreeing on action plans with project stakeholders.
Ensures personal compliance with Health, Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
Contributes to continuous improvement activities utilising appropriate lean tools.
Drafts analysis, recommendations, and reports to inform business cases, improvement plans, investigations, and performance improvements at higher business levels.
Supports on-going change management.
Is eager to build skills in, quickly adapt to, and embrace new digital tools and technologies.
Collaborates with team members to support digital adoption within the area.
Participates in personal development activities and is responsible for the development of less experienced team members.