Description
Our Frederick Manufacturing Centre creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. We are a biologic manufacturing facility with over 800 employees, making a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe.
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.
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 behaviours 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 directions
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 operation
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
Desirable 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 all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are self-driven, thrive at pace, continuously learning, and proactively taking on more, then this is the place for you.
Ready to make an impact? Join our Operations team today and contribute to life-changing medicines.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $56,072.00 to $84,108.00 Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).
Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.