Production Technician I/II/III- Nights

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

13d • $57,998 - $86,997 • Onsite

About The Position

AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) is a biologic manufacturing facility with over 800 employees that produces medicines for people with cancer, respiratory, and autoimmune conditions. The site operates 24/7 and emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, continuous learning, community outreach, wellness, and team activities.

The Production Technician operates upstream, downstream, and central services processing equipment according to established procedures. Work may include solution preparation, cell culture, purification, formulation, and supporting activities. The role also supports compliant manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, training, continuous improvement, and production-floor problem solving. The position is for the night shift; the posting does not specify particular working hours.

Requirements

• Tech I: High school diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Tech II: High school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Tech III: High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree.
• Degree in a STEM field.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively on assigned tasks.
• Computer skills.
• Prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards.
• Extensive prior experience in a bioprocessing work environment, systems, or equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment according to established SOPs, MPRs, and SPRs in accordance with cGMPs, including solution preparation, cell culture, purification, formulation, and supporting activities.
• Serve as a qualified floor trainer.
• Use equipment and process knowledge to diagnose issues and participate in first-line troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Follow and implement cGMP documentation requirements.
• Maintain qualifications in Production Technician duties.
• Use Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Complete work orders within the system.
• Support SOP updates.
• Contribute proactively to problem-solving activities for non-routine production-floor activities.
• Perform duties with basic direction.
• Lead indirect processing activities in support of manufacturing operations.
• Lead continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Align with AstraZeneca values and behaviors.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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