Production Technician II - Operations
At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe. As a Production Technician II in Frederick, MD, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. It offers one of the most exciting, fast paced, challenging and rewarding work environments in the world of operations, supply chain and manufacturing.
Main Responsibilities
Scope:
- Qualified in Prod Tech duties
- Demonstrated ability to perform all process steps of upstream / downstream / central services production operations
- Primary trainer of those with less experience (and may act as interim Lead as required)
- Ability to generate SOPs, MPRs, and SPRs for equipment and procedures used in the manufacture of biological based products
- Execution of validation protocols as required
- Execute projects with minimal instruction and management oversight.
- Other duties as assigned or identified
Knowledge:
- Considerable knowledge of the job.
- Complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations commonly encountered
- Advanced knowledge of cGMP standards
- Advanced equipment knowledge to perform first line trouble shooting and root cause analysis
Problem Solving:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Freedom to Act:
- Limited supervision and no instructions needed on routine work
- General instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments
Impact:
- Errors may be difficult to detect and would normally result in loss of material or equipment down-time.
Interpersonal Communication:
- Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other department, and/or representing outside organizations.
- Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature, requiring some explanation or interpretation
Supervisory/Management Skills:
- Good organizational skills
- Basic first-line management skills for daily operation
Education/Experience:
- BS/BA degree preferred Associates degree and/or High School Diploma acceptable with experience
- 1-3 yrs. experience with Bachelors, 2-4 yrs. experience with Associates, 5-7 years with High School Diploma
Next Steps – Apply today!
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