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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Line Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQingdao, Shandong, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college-level qualification or above is required.
  • Basic English reading and writing ability is required.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) is required.
  • Assembly and packing process and operation skills are required.
  • Awareness of safety, quality, and teamwork is required.
  • More than five years of manufacturing experience in a foreign pharmaceutical company is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Qingdao plant project as an end user and participate in production department design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and construction activities to build capability for commercial production.
  • Learn and apply best practices from other sites and industry experience to the Qingdao project.
  • Prepare for vertical startup and successful business-as-usual production using expertise, lean practices, and experience gained during the project phase.
  • Support successful commissioning and qualification, process qualification, and process validation through problem-solving and continuous-improvement capabilities.
  • Help establish the manufacturing system to ensure a smooth transition to routine commercial operations.
  • Meet production objectives through equipment operation and basic maintenance, line clearance, and skills development.
  • Follow GMP and standard operating procedure requirements and company policies.
  • Independently operate production sections and in-process control equipment, including dispensing, formulation, filling, assembly, and packaging lines; understand role responsibilities and obtain the required job qualification certificate.
  • Take responsibility for in-process control after completing the required training and passing the assessment.
  • Report on-shift employee behavior and performance to the process facilitator or first-line manager, and coach employees when needed.
  • Resolve production-line issues during the shift independently and escalate when necessary.
  • Participate in deviation and complaint investigations.
  • Clean and clear the production line, including packing-line cleaning.
  • Lead resolution of shop-floor issues and coordinate production resources.
  • Propose continuous-improvement ideas based on lean skills and mindset, and lead implementation of production-line improvement projects.
  • Maintain good 5S conditions on the shop floor.
  • Ensure employees complete equipment checks according to checklists and continuously improve the checklists.
  • Report equipment abnormalities promptly and independently resolve complex equipment problems.
  • Participate in routine equipment upkeep and lead autonomous maintenance activities.
  • Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repair and upkeep.
  • Complete required GMP and SHE training.
  • Train new employees and other personnel in job operating skills; develop multiple skills and promote multiskilling among production-line employees.
  • Organize drafting of training materials and operating standards, and check that standards are followed.
  • Draft GMP-related documents, including standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Understand how daily work affects GMP requirements and product quality, attend GMP training, ensure daily work remains GMP-compliant, follow applicable GMP procedures, and report GMP-related questions to the line manager or Quality Assurance.
  • Complete paperwork and reports as needed, provide cross-functional support, and complete documentation work.

Desired Qualifications

  • More than five years of manufacturing experience in a foreign pharmaceutical company.

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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