Formulation Operator

AstraZeneca; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company located in Mount Vernon, Indiana, is seeking an Operator for their Formulation team. The role involves operating various equipment, ensuring compliance with health standards, and supporting production goals. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, alongside 0-3 years of industry experience. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in a regulated environment. Join the team and contribute to the production of life-changing medicines.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years industry experience required.
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Operate various formulation equipment/processes to meet production requirements.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Work with team to implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Basic mechanical proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Operator – (Formulation Operator/Packaging Operator) – Mt. Vernon

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, manufacturing in a high performing pharmaceutical environment? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the well‑being of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? We have future Operator opportunities in Formulation and Packaging. See below for specific responsibilities and qualifications for each group.

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.

The Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets, capsules for over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is the largest AZ production site in the US and is located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana – the third largest city in the state of Indiana. The Mt. Vernon site is dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We host yearly Inclusion and Diversity conferences and have an employee resource group devoted to promoting diversity and inclusion and enhancing employees' professional development through interactive and engaging events and initiatives.

The Formulation Operator will operate a variety of Formulation equipment/processes to ensure production requirements are met or exceeded, following company policies/procedures to ensure product quality and compliance standards are met and performing all activities in a safe environment.

What you’ll do:

(Formulation Operator)

• Must demonstrate ability to accurately operate equipment, perform equipment set‑up/change‑over/cleanups, assist in preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems to achieve optimum production levels
• Performs responsibilities ensuring compliance with Mt. Vernon Site standards, policies, and SOPs, for GMP and required documentation as well as performing job responsibilities in compliance with AstraZeneca Safety, Health & Environment standards and requirements.
• Works with Process Facilitators and other Operators/Mechanics/Technicians to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in equipment/production efficiencies and in the production area in general. Supports new equipment start‑up and quickly learns and uses new systems, equipment and procedures. Supports the development/validation of new products/procedures. Offers ideas for standardization and simplification.
• Must be flexible in responding to changes to equipment/production assignments. Understands, interprets and advises on production schedules.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and work in a robust team environment, with other operators, mechanics, technicians, supervision and project management with the goal of completing planned production and furthering Mt. Vernon Site and AstraZeneca initiatives.
• Able to work other shifts, weekends, alternative schedules when production demands require. Position will initially rotate shifts with the intent to move to a standard shift assignment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 0‑3 yrs industry experience required.
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic mechanical proficiency.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office applications and SAP is desirable.
• Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of cGMP’s.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years’ experience as an operator in a production or regulated environment, pharmaceutical experience a plus.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life‑changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial -finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Interested? Come and join our journey!

Date Posted

14-Jan-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.