Production Technician I/II/III - Days

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AstraZeneca is hiring a Production Technician I/II/III for its Frederick Manufacturing Center, a biologics manufacturing facility with more than 800 employees. The role supports downstream processing and the production of medicines for patients with cancer, respiratory, and autoimmune conditions. The position is a 12-hour rotating day shift, from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

The Production Technician operates processing equipment according to established standard operating procedures, manufacturing production records, and standard processing records, in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Work includes solution preparation, purification, formulation, and related support activities. The technician trains with a qualified technician on process-equipment activities and must qualify to perform those activities.

The role also involves executing cGMP documentation, using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), helping solve problems involving non-routine production-floor activities, and participating in manufacturing continuous-improvement activities. AstraZeneca expects employees to follow its values and behaviors.

Requirements

• Production Technician I: 0–1 years of experience with a high school diploma.
• Production Technician II: 0–1 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, more than 1 year with an associate degree, or more than 2 years with a high school diploma.
• Production Technician III: 1–2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, more than 2 years with an associate degree, or more than 3 years with a high school diploma.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively on assigned tasks.
• Ability to comply with or follow cGMP standards.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and directions.
• For Technician II and III: prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards and prior experience in a bioprocessing work environment, systems, or equipment operation.
• For Technician III: ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal oversight and advanced prior experience in a bioprocessing work environment, systems, or equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree preferred.
• Degree in a STEM field.
• Prior experience or exposure to aseptic/cGMP standards and environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment according to established SOPs, MPRs, and SPRs in compliance with cGMPs.
• Prepare solutions and perform purification, formulation, and supporting activities.
• Train with a qualified technician on process-equipment operations and complete required qualifications.
• Follow and execute cGMP documentation.
• Use Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Contribute to problem-solving for non-routine activities on the production floor.
• Participate in manufacturing continuous-improvement activities.
• Adhere to AstraZeneca values and behaviors.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in the equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles.
• Retirement contribution for hourly roles.
• Overtime pay for qualifying overtime hours for hourly and salaried non-exempt employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED