Bioprocess Technician III — 12-Hour Shift & Impact

AstraZeneca; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) invites applications for a Production Technician III. This role operates downstream processing equipment per SOPs, supports purification, formulation, and non-routine tasks within a dynamic biopharma manufacturing team.

The 12-hour rotating day shift (6 AM–6:30 PM) offers hands-on training, cGMP compliance, MES usage, and opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement while advancing in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience operating downstream processing equipment per SOPs and MPRs/SPRs.
• Ability to train with a qualified technician on process equipment operations.
• Must follow cGMP documentation and use MES systems accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment according to SOPs and MPRs/SPRs.
• Prepare solutions, perform purification and formulation tasks.
• Support non-routine production activities and continuous improvement.
• Follow cGMP documentation and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Bioprocessing experience

cGMP compliance

MES systems

Aseptic processing

Teamwork/independence

Education

BS/BA degree preferred

High School Diploma with bioscience interest

Tools

MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Process equipment operation

Job description

AstraZeneca’s Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) invites applications for a Production Technician III. This role operates downstream processing equipment per SOPs, supports purification, formulation, and non-routine tasks within a dynamic biopharma manufacturing team.

The 12-hour rotating day shift (6 AM–6:30 PM) offers hands-on training, cGMP compliance, MES usage, and opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement while advancing in a diverse, inclusive workplace.