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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Senior Technician - Production

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWuxi, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high-school diploma or higher is required.
  • Knowledge and operating skills in formulation processes are required.
  • Awareness of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and safety, health, and environment (SHE) requirements is required.
  • Knowledge of formulation production quality and regulations is required.
  • Proficiency in PAS-X, EQV, and SAP systems is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is required.
  • Digital thinking capability and completion of the relevant LCF level assessment are required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure CDC or PP packaging business modules deliver according to plan, including facility and process design, supplier selection, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, qualification, and handover.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver project objectives.
  • Assist in establishing all business processes within the CDC or PP packaging business module.
  • Operate equipment within the CDC or PP packaging business module proficiently.
  • Understand equipment automation designs in the business module, identify issues proactively, and help resolve them.
  • Follow applicable internal and external regulations and policies, and maintain compliant conduct.
  • Identify abnormalities and risks at work promptly and assist with investigations.
  • Lead investigations into minor deviations and complaints, as qualified.
  • Participate in change management by submitting change requests in the system and supporting or completing change assessments and actions.
  • Monitor and manage departmental quality and SHE standards, and stop noncompliant or unauthorized procedures and behavior.
  • Complete quality and SHE training and assessments, and train others in quality and SHE knowledge.
  • Identify issues and improvement opportunities, propose measures, escalate risks through established processes, and drive effective resolution.
  • Update and maintain quality and SHE documentation.
  • Understand production processes, key parameters, and equipment operation across multiple areas.
  • Apply detailed knowledge of production processes to resolve incidents, deviations, and production issues; support engineers on complex problems with constructive recommendations; and participate in or lead investigations.
  • Serve as a qualified key user of electronic systems, train employees on system operation as needed, address routine exceptions within role permissions, and provide business training for the production module.
  • Monitor business trends to identify and address recurring quality, equipment, and process issues, and write or continuously improve production guidance documents.
  • Independently perform some validation or environmental monitoring work as needed.
  • Communicate information and updates clearly with internal and external colleagues.
  • Adapt to change, use new tools and methods, present technical information appropriately, and learn from mistakes.
  • Collect process data, analyze trends, and identify potential data patterns.
  • Resolve problems quickly by identifying root causes and using available resources and data.
  • Use digital tools to improve regional efficiency, and guide or train others in their use while supporting digital learning.
  • Conduct Genba floor walks, drive standardized work, and identify process waste.
  • Apply lean methods consistently to improve production efficiency and quality, assess situations quickly, and identify feasible actions.
  • Identify improvement opportunities, apply new approaches, continuously improve processes, and standardize results.
  • Participate in improvement initiatives and guide or implement effective regional change.
  • Apply lean skills and awareness and complete the LCF assessment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience coordinating production teams, operating equipment, and maintaining equipment is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Experience in formulation operations or production work at a foreign-invested company is preferred.
  • Leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication abilities, and experience applying lean tools to solve problems, are preferred.
  • Project management experience is preferred.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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