What you'll do
As a member of our Operations team, you’ll be on the front line, directly impacting patients by making sure we manufacture our products effectively, quickly and collaboratively. Every day, you’ll experience fresh challenges as you navigate the ever-changing landscape of Operations – which means you’ll have plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. Backed by a supportive team, be part of accelerating our operational excellence with innovations in cutting-edge science, Lean ways of working and fast changing digital technologies.
In our fast-paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career. Experience leading edge digital innovations such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality that drives efficiencies and keeps a balanced workload. Enjoy varying shifts in a regulated but stimulating atmosphere. And gain invaluable experience and exposure in a team that wants to see you succeed.
Why Global Operations at AstraZeneca?
From molecule to medicine, our pipeline to deliver to patients is ever-growing and increasingly complex. Our Operations Team brings the Research & Development pipeline to life, from development and manufacturing, through to testing and delivery. We have the ambition to make our processes quicker, more affordable and more sustainable, leading to better outcomes.
It makes us proud to know we’re working with medicines that address unmet needs. With every decision we make, we are conscious of our very clear responsibility to deliver. So, we create a culture of continuous improvement – driven by our people.
With teams across 25 locations and a reach into global communities, your ideas can become a reality at scale, with the potential to genuinely improve the lives of patients and their families. Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact.
Success Profile
Our success profile gives you a better idea of whether the job is right for you. These are the behaviours you’ll need in order to thrive.
Problem solver
Disciplined thinkers and doers, we thrive in our often intense and varied environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. As an avid problem solver, you’ll do well here.
Eager to learn
If you’re proactive with a thirst for knowledge, we’ll provide you with every resource to grow. We’ll give you what you need to achieve autonomy, advance your career and work with advanced technologies.
Open to change
In a global biopharmaceutical, things change quickly – and it’s up to us in Operations to make sure that change goes smoothly. The ability to be adaptable plays a huge role in whether our continuous improvement succeeds.
Patient-first mindset
The medicines you manufacture, package and deliver in Operations help people. If you have the passion and the drive to make people’s lives better – then this is the place for you.
Responsibilities
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.
Accountabilities:
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 directions
Essential 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 operation
Essential 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 preferred
- Degree in STEM field
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. Apply now!
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $56,0720.00 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.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Reasons to Join
Benefits
Training
We offer training as soon as you join. This will leave you feeling confident about the job ahead and excited to get started. From there, you have the opportunity to complete qualifications, develop into a leader within your area of expertise and inspire others to reach their potential.
Future-focused technology
With automation and machine learning changing the Operations environment, we are investing in cutting-edge technologies that improve flow whilst making you more effective in your work. And our Lean ways of working will help you innovate with a digital-first mindset.
Work/life balance
Whether you’re working around studies, parenthood or caring for loved ones, our shift patterns help make work manageable and life a lot easier. It’s all part of our commitment to making Operations the place for agile and committed innovators.
Mobility
In Operations, you can move both upwards and sideways. Whether you want to aim for management, use your skills in a different department or even help other sites achieve consistency, we want our people to grow in the direction that is right for them.
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