As a Formulation Operator, you will be part of a team of front-line employees who perform the manufacturing processes which contributes to creating the final high-quality medications for our patients. Your role will focus on the production of medicines where you will weigh and measure ingredients, operate pharmaceutical manufacturing machinery, and monitor the manufacturing process to ensure the accurate distribution of ingredients in each tablet to ensure production requirements are met while following company policies/procedures and maintaining compliance with FDA and other Global Regulatory requirements.
What you will do:
- Accurately operate tablet formulation equipment, perform equipment set-up/change-over/cleanings, assist in preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Perform role responsibilities ensuring compliance with Newark Site standards, policies, and SOP's, as well as performing job responsibilities in compliance with AstraZeneca Safety, Health & Environment standards to include: following and accurately completing all activities while in compliance with GMP policies, safety requirements, and ensuring required documentation.
- Work with Process Facilitators and other Operators/ Mechanics/ Technicians to identify and implement opportunities for improvements in equipment/production efficiencies. Support new equipment start-up and quickly learn new systems, equipment and procedures. Support the development/validation of new products/procedures.
- Flexible in responding to changes to equipment/production assignments.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and work in a team environment, with other operators, mechanics, technicians, supervision, and project management with the goal of completing planned production and furthering Newark Site and AstraZeneca initiatives.
- At times, this position will require work other shifts, weekends, alternative schedules due to production schedules.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED
- 0 -1 year of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year experience in a production environment
- Knowledge of cGMP
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Basic mechanical proficiency and computer skills
- Good interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
- Ability to perform duties with minimal direction
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.
Date Posted
26-Sep-2024Closing Date
01-Oct-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.