Job at a glance
Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50' Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County's 'Best Place to Work'. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe.
We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff.
Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people's lives better, there's never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations. Are you ready to break new ground and leave a collective legacy? As a Production Technician I at AstraZeneca, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in evolving our Supply Chain.
You will be operating upstream / downstream / central services processing equipment according to established SOPs. This is your chance to be part of a team that's reimagining how we do things and creating a collective legacy. This role is a 12 hour rotating day shift, 6AM to 6:30PMAccountabilities:In this role, you will be responsible for the operation of processing equipment according to established SOPs, MPRs, & SPRs in accordance with cGMPs.
Your duties will include solution preparation, cell culture, purification & formulation, and supporting activities. You will also train with a qualified Technician on activities related to operating process equipment with the requirement of qualification. Additionally, you will follow and execute cGMP documentation, utilize Manufacturing Execution systems (MES), contribute to problem-solving activities for non-routine activities on the production floor, and participate in continuous improvement activities for Manufacturing.
Adherence to AstraZeneca values and behaviors is expected. Essential Skills/Experience: Production Tech I- 0-1 yrs experience with High School Diploma- Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others on assigned tasks- Ability to comply with cGMP standards- Must possess computer skills- Ability to follow instruction and directionsEssential Skills/Experience: Production Tech II- 0-1 years experience with Bachelors, >1 year with Associates, >2 years with High School Diploma- Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others on assigned tasks- Ability to follow cGMP standards- Must possess computer skills- Ability to follow instruction and directions- Prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards-Prior experience in Bioprocessing work environment/systems/equipment operationEssential Skills/Experience: Production Tech III-1-2 years experience with Bachelors, >2 year with Associates, >3 years with High School Diploma- Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others on assigned tasks - Ability to follow cGMP standards- Possess computer skills- Ability to follow instruction and directions- Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal oversight- Prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards- Advanced prior experience in Bioprocessing work environment/systems/equipment operation • BS/BA degree preferredDesirable Skills/Experience:• BS/BA degree preferred• Degree in STEM field• Prior experience or exposure with aseptic/cGMP standards and environment At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets.
We continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines a