Production Technician I/II/III -Nights

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) is a biologic manufacturing facility with more than 800 employees that produces medicines for cancer, respiratory, and autoimmune conditions. The facility emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, continuous learning, skill-building, training, and team recognition.

The Production Technician operates upstream, downstream, or central-services processing equipment in accordance with established standard operating procedures and cGMP requirements. Work includes solution preparation, cell culture, purification, formulation, and related support activities. Technicians train with qualified staff on process-equipment operation and complete required qualifications. 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. Adherence to AstraZeneca values and behaviors is expected.

The posting covers Production Technician levels I, II, and III. Experience expectations vary by level and educational background. Level III technicians are expected to perform responsibilities with minimal oversight and have advanced bioprocessing experience. The role is listed for nights.

Requirements

• Experience requirements vary by level and education: Production Technician I requires 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.
• Production Technician II requires 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.
• Production Technician III requires 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, instructions, and directions.
• Computer skills.
• Prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards.
• Prior experience in a bioprocessing work environment or with bioprocessing systems/equipment operation; advanced prior experience is specified for level III.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal oversight for level III.

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 and in accordance with cGMPs.
• Perform solution preparation, cell culture, purification, formulation, and 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 for non-routine activities on the production floor.
• Participate in manufacturing continuous-improvement activities.
• Adhere to AstraZeneca values and behaviors.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility for 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, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
• Overtime pay for hourly and salaried non-exempt employees working qualifying overtime hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed