Production Technician I/II/III- Nights

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Center produces biologic medicines and operates 24/7 with multiple shift schedules. Production Technicians operate upstream, downstream, and central-services processing equipment according to established procedures and cGMP requirements. Related operations include solution preparation, cell culture, purification, formulation, and supporting activities. The role may be at Technician I, II, or III level, with qualifications based on pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical experience.

Requirements

• Technician I: High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Technician II: High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Technician III: High school diploma or GED and at least 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.
• Perform solution preparation, cell culture, purification, formulation, and related 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) and complete work orders in the system.
• Support SOP updates.
• Proactively contribute to problem-solving activities for non-routine production-floor activities.
• Perform duties with basic direction.
• Lead indirect processing activities supporting 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.
• Commission payment eligibility for sales 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