Production Technician I/II - Nights

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 III, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in evolving our Supply Chain, reimagining how we do things and creating a collective legacy. 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 is unrivalled in this space, always doing it the right way, with a sustainable lifecycle management.

Accountabilities
Your responsibilities will include operation of processing equipment according to established SOPs, MPRs, & SPRs in accordance with cGMPs. You will be expected to demonstrate advanced equipment/process knowledge to diagnose issues and participate in first-line troubleshooting and root cause analysis. You will also be responsible for maintaining qualifications in Production Technician duties, executing work orders within the system, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. 

Essential Skills/Experience for Tech
• 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

Essential Skills/Experience for Tech II
• 1- • 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

Desirable Skills/Experience:
• BS/BA degree preferred 
• Degree in STEM field

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the desire to push boundaries and deliver life-changing medicines. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join our Supply Chain team. We are a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. We interpret the science, connecting it with the business need to apply manufacturing excellence. If you are self-driven, thrive at pace, continuously learning and proactively taking on more, then this is the place for you.

Are you ready to make a big impact? Join us at AstraZeneca and be part of our exciting journey!