Production Technician I/II/III -Nights

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC), a biologics manufacturing facility with more than 800 employees, produces medicines for patients with cancer, respiratory conditions, and autoimmune conditions. The facility emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, continuous learning, training, and team activities.

The Production Technician operates upstream, downstream, and central services processing equipment according to established procedures. Responsibilities span solution preparation, cell culture, purification, formulation, and supporting activities. The technician trains with a qualified technician on process-equipment operation and must qualify for assigned activities. The role also involves cGMP documentation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), production-floor problem solving, and manufacturing continuous improvement. The posting describes levels I, II, and III, with experience expectations varying by level and education. The position is for nights in Frederick, Maryland.

Requirements

• Experience requirements vary by level and education: Technician I—0–1 years with a bachelor’s degree, more than 1 year with an associate degree, or more than 1–2 years with a high school diploma; Technician II—0–1 years with a bachelor’s degree, more than 1 year with an associate degree, or more than 2 years with a high school diploma; Technician III—1–2 years 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 follow cGMP standards and instructions.
• Computer skills.
• Prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards.
• Prior experience in a bioprocessing work environment and with systems or equipment operation; advanced experience is specified for Technician III.
• For Technician III, ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment according to established SOPs, MPRs, and SPRs in accordance with cGMPs.
• Perform solution preparation, cell culture, purification, formulation, and related supporting activities.
• Train with a qualified technician on process-equipment operation and complete required qualification.
• Follow and execute cGMP documentation.
• Use Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Contribute to problem-solving activities for non-routine production-floor activities.
• 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.
• Equity-based long-term incentive program eligibility 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