Manufacturing Technician

AstraZeneca•Philadelphia, PA

12d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician will join an aseptic manufacturing crew and operate equipment including autoclaves, scales, peristaltic pumps, and automated filling lines across Thaw, Blend, Fill, Stage, and Prep activities. The role includes preparing equipment through setup and breakdown, handling materials, performing environmental monitoring and utility sampling, maintaining cleanrooms, and completing cGMP documentation. The technician will also help update SOPs and batch records and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Materials Management. The position trains on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., possibly for up to one year, before permanently moving to second shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Second shift includes a shift differential. A rotating overtime schedule may be enacted when circumstances warrant, though this is rare.

Requirements

At least one of the following: high school diploma or GED, Biologic Technician Certification, or Associate Science Degree.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Complete aseptic operator training and gowning qualification and follow cleanroom rules, including restrictions on jewelry, watches, loose-fitting items, and makeup on the floor.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently on occasion.
Comfort working in different environments, including ultra-low-temperature spaces; protective gear is provided.
Follow workplace safety practices.
Complete documentation accurately to cGXP standards.
Communicate well verbally and in writing and work effectively in a fast-moving team environment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; openness to using digital tools and learning AI tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Aseptic processing experience in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
Cleanroom experience in food, medical device, or pharmaceutical manufacturing, or aseptic processing or assembly work.
Experience in environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical warehousing, or pharmaceutical packaging.
Hands-on experience with SAP, LIMS, LMS, or Trackwise.

Responsibilities

Operate autoclaves, scales, peristaltic pumps, and automated filling lines for Thaw, Blend, Fill, Stage, and Prep activities.
Set up and break down equipment.
Handle materials.
Perform environmental monitoring and utility sampling.
Maintain cleanrooms.
Complete accurate cGMP documentation.
Help update SOPs and batch records.
Work with Quality, Maintenance, and Materials Management.