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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

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

Responsibilities

  • Support the Qingdao factory project team as an end user.
  • Participate in production department design, installation, and commissioning 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, performance qualification, and process validation through problem-solving and continuous improvement capability.
  • Help establish the manufacturing system to support smooth future commercial production.
  • Follow GMP, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
  • Independently operate production sections and equipment, including dispensing, formulation, filling, assembly lines, packaging lines, and in-process control equipment; understand role responsibilities and obtain required job certification.
  • Undertake in-process control responsibilities after completing the relevant training and passing the assessment.
  • Report on-shift personnel behavior and performance to the process facilitator or frontline manager, and coach employees when needed.
  • Resolve production-line issues during the shift 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 follow equipment spot-check forms and continuously improve the forms.
  • 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 relevant GMP and SHE training.
  • Train new employees and others in job operating skills.
  • Develop multiple skills and promote multi-skilling among production-line employees.
  • Organize the drafting of training materials and operating standards, and regularly confirm that standards are followed.
  • Draft GMP-related documents such as standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Understand how daily work affects GMP requirements and product quality.
  • Attend GMP training and ensure daily work remains compliant with GMP requirements.
  • Strictly follow GMP procedures relevant to the role.
  • Report GMP-related issues encountered during daily work to the line manager or Quality Assurance.
  • Complete paperwork or reports as requested.
  • Provide cross-functional support.
  • Complete documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • More than five years of manufacturing work 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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