Manufacturing Technician

AstraZeneca•Philadelphia, PA

11d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician will join an aseptic manufacturing crew and operate equipment used in Thaw, Blend, Fill, Stage, and Prep processes. The role includes preparing equipment through setup and breakdown, handling materials, conducting environmental monitoring and utility sampling, maintaining cleanrooms, and completing cGXP documentation. The technician will also help update SOPs and batch records and work closely 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., potentially 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 carries a shift differential. A rotating overtime schedule may be implemented when circumstances warrant, though this is rare.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or GED, a Biologic Technician Certification, or an Associate Science Degree.
Have at least one year of related experience.
Complete aseptic operator training and gowning qualification.
Follow cleanroom rules, including restrictions on jewelry, watches, loose-fitting items, and makeup on the floor.
Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds independently on occasion.
Be comfortable working in different environments, including ultra-low-temperature spaces, with provided protective gear.
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.
Be comfortable with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Be open to using digital tools and learning new AI tools.

Nice To Haves

A 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 aseptic manufacturing equipment through Thaw, Blend, Fill, Stage, and Prep processes.
Use equipment such as autoclaves, scales, peristaltic pumps, and automated filling lines.
Set up and break down equipment.
Handle materials.
Conduct environmental monitoring and utility sampling.
Maintain cleanrooms.
Complete accurate cGXP documentation.
Help update SOPs and batch records.
Work with Quality, Maintenance, and Materials Management.