Pharma Production Technician I-III - Night Shift

AstraZeneca GmbH; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

AstraZeneca Frederick Manufacturing Center is hiring a Production Technician I–III for a 12-hour rotating night shift (6 PM–6:30 AM) to operate bioprocessing equipment per SOPs within a 24/7 facility. The role supports upstream/downstream processing, MES usage, cGMP documentation, and continuous improvement, with on-floor training and cross‑functional teamwork.

We offer a competitive base salary, a 401(k), paid vacation, health benefits, and ongoing development opportunities in a diverse,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1 year pharma/biopharma experience for Tech I.
• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years pharma/biopharma experience for Tech II.
• High School Diploma/GED with 3 years pharma/biopharma experience for Tech III.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment per SOPs, MPRs, SPRs under cGMP.
• Serve as on-floor trainer and coach teammates.
• Diagnose issues and support first-line troubleshooting.
• Follow cGMP documentation and maintain Production Technician qualifications.
• Use MES and complete work orders in the system.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Bioprocessing experience

cGMP knowledge

SOP adherence

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA degree in STEM

Degree in biology/biotech

Tools

MES

Job description

AstraZeneca Frederick Manufacturing Center is hiring a Production Technician I–III for a 12-hour rotating night shift (6 PM–6:30 AM) to operate bioprocessing equipment per SOPs within a 24/7 facility. The role supports upstream/downstream processing, MES usage, cGMP documentation, and continuous improvement, with on-floor training and cross‑functional teamwork.

We offer a competitive base salary, a 401(k), paid vacation, health benefits, and ongoing development opportunities in a diverse,