Manufacturing Technician

Location: Frederick, MD

Duration: 6 months w/possibility of extension or conversion based on performance and business needs

Schedule: Mon-Fri either 6PM-6AM or 6AM-6PM on a 2-2-3 schedule with every other weekend. Must be flexible to work both shifts.

Pay: $33.90 per hour

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:

- 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

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.

Benefits

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► Dental ► Vision ► Legal & Financial

► Accident ► Short Term Disability ► Critical illness

► Term Life ► Whole Life

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· Kelly’s Life Advisor Wellness Program - access to counselors to assist with a wide range of issues, including Life Coaching sessions

· Retirement Savings

· Direct Deposit. Weekly pay

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· Holiday and Service plans where applicable