Production Technician I/II/III - Days

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

5d • $56,072 - $84,108

About The Position

AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Center is a biologics manufacturing facility with more than 800 employees. Production Technicians operate downstream processing equipment according to established standard operating procedures and applicable cGMP requirements. The work includes solution preparation, purification, formulation, and supporting activities. Technicians train with qualified staff on process-equipment operations and must qualify for assigned activities. They also execute cGMP documentation, use Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), contribute to problem-solving for non-routine production-floor activities, and participate in manufacturing continuous-improvement activities. Employees are expected to adhere to AstraZeneca’s values and behaviors.

This position is a 12-hour rotating day shift, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The role is offered at Technician I, II, or III level, with experience and independence expectations varying by level. AstraZeneca describes a culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, ongoing learning, skill building, training, safety, and continuous improvement.

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.
• Production Technician II and III: prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards and prior experience in a bioprocessing work environment, systems, or equipment operation.
• Production 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 accordance with cGMPs.
• Perform solution preparation, purification, formulation, and related supporting activities.
• Train with a qualified Technician on process-equipment operations and meet qualification requirements.
• Follow and execute cGMP documentation.
• Use Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Contribute to problem-solving activities for non-routine production-floor activities.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities for Manufacturing.
• 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.
• Retirement contribution for hourly roles.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried 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