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      <Title>Production Technician I</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>Our Frederick Manufacturing Centre creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. As a Production Technician I, you will be responsible for executing routine manufacturing tasks and supporting the operation and maintenance of central services, upstream and downstream processing equipment according to established SOPs in a cGMP environment.</p>
<p>The role focuses on reliable process execution, accurate documentation, basic troubleshooting, and learning through on-the-job training. You will spend most time on the shop floor executing assigned tasks under supervision while learning and applying cGMP, quality and SHE requirements.</p>
<p>Core responsibilities include equipment setup/takedown, cleaning, routine maintenance, completing electronic and paper records (MES), escalating deviations, supporting area ownership and participating in basic continuous improvement activities.</p>
<p>Technical Skills:</p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates foundational understanding of SOPs, process flows and critical operational parameters;</li>
<li>Recognises upstream/downstream dependencies and impacts;</li>
<li>Executes routine production tasks (solution prep, basic cell culture/support tasks, formulation and housekeeping) per SOPs, MPRs and SPRs;</li>
<li>Completes accurate records in MES to ensure traceability;</li>
<li>Supports setup, takedown, cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment under supervision;</li>
<li>Follows qualification requirements and escalation pathways;</li>
<li>Learns and follows GMP, Quality and SHE protocols;</li>
<li>Identifies and reports unsafe conditions and quality deviations;</li>
<li>Participates in safety/investigation activities as required;</li>
<li>Supports designated area ownership standards and basic lean practices to maintain a safe, orderly work area and improve local efficiency.</li>
</ul>
<p>Business Skills:</p>
<ul>
<li>Uses available data and MES outputs to complete assigned work;</li>
<li>Records observations and flags anomalies for review;</li>
<li>Embraces and learns digital tools used in the area;</li>
<li>Participates in digital adoption and training activities;</li>
<li>Manages and prioritises assigned daily tasks with supervision;</li>
<li>Completes work on time with attention to detail and communicates status proactively.</li>
</ul>
<p>People Skills:</p>
<ul>
<li>Communicates clearly and concisely with peers and Managers;</li>
<li>Shares updates and escalations in a timely manner;</li>
<li>Demonstrates a positive, &#39;can do&#39; attitude;</li>
<li>Accepts feedback and applies coaching to improve performance;</li>
<li>Takes responsibility for completing assigned tasks, follows instructions, and complies with Company values and safety requirements.</li>
</ul>
<p>Additional Responsibilities and Accountabilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Participate in initial qualification and on-the-job training programs;</li>
<li>Support area housekeeping and DAO standards;</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned;</li>
<li>Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role.</li>
</ul>
<p>Essential Skills/Experience:</p>
<ul>
<li>Production Tech I - 0-1 years experience with High School Diploma or GED;</li>
<li>Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others on assigned tasks;</li>
<li>Ability to comply with cGMP standards;</li>
<li>Must possess computer skills;</li>
<li>Ability to follow instruction and directions.</li>
</ul>
<p>Desirable Skills/Experience:</p>
<ul>
<li>BS/BA degree preferred;</li>
<li>Degree in STEM field;</li>
<li>Prior experience or exposure with aseptic/cGMP standards and environment.</li>
</ul>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>entry</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>onsite</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$56,072.00 to $84,108.00</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>production, manufacturing, cGMP, quality, safety, health, environment, process execution, documentation, equipment operation, maintenance support, area ownership, lean fundamentals, data awareness, digital familiarity, work planning execution</Skills>
      <Category>Manufacturing</Category>
      <Industry>Healthcare</Industry>
      <Employername>FMC - Manufacturing B636 Upstream</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/astrazeneca.eightfold.ai.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>FMC creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has over 800 employees.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://astrazeneca.eightfold.ai</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://astrazeneca.eightfold.ai/careers/job/563877689799640</Applyto>
      <Location>Frederick, Maryland, United States of America</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-18</Postedate>
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