AstraZeneca

Manufacturing Specialist

AstraZeneca$81K — $122K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant science or engineering field with a High School Diploma, or 2+ years with a BS/BA.
  • Strong understanding of cGMP processes and CMC regulations for biologics.
  • Familiarity with aseptic techniques for human cell cultures and GMP manufacturing oversight.
  • Ability to independently develop solutions to complex problems using original thinking.
  • Willingness to be onsite 4 days a week for 10 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members to achieve manufacturing and quality goals.
  • Resolve technical issues and provide guidance to internal customers and teammates.
  • Actively seek information to support problem resolution and informed decision-making.
  • Ensure project priorities are met according to plan, including sustainability goals.
  • Analyze information to determine project needs and coordinate action plans with collaborators.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools.
  • Draft reports and recommendations to support performance improvements and investigations.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and leaves.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage according to plan terms.
  • Eligibility for various incentives such as short-term bonuses and equity-based awards.
Full Job Description

Typical Accountabilities
- Works as part of a team to achieve manufacturing and quality goals.
- Resolves technical issues and provides technical guidance to team members and internal customers.
- Actively seeks out information to resolve problems and support informed decision-making.
- Ensures that agreed priorities are accomplished and projects are delivered according to plan including any sustainability objectives.
- Supports project delivery by analysing information to determine project requirements, and agreeing on action plans with project collaborators.
- Ensures personal compliance with Health, Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice standards.
- Contributes to continuous improvement activities utilising appropriate lean tools.
- Drafts analysis, recommendations, and reports to advise cases, improvement plans, investigations, and performance improvements at higher business levels.
- Supports on-going change management.
- Is eager to build skills in, quickly adapt to, and embrace new digital tools and technologies.
- Collaborates with team members to support digital adoption within the area.
- Participates in personal development activities and is responsible for the development of less experienced team members.


Qualifications and Skills
Essential:

  • Experience and Education

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience with a High School Diploma or 2 years with BS/BA in a relevant science or engineering field.

    Understanding of cGMP process and knowledge of CMC regulatory framework for biologics.

  • Knowledge of aseptic techniques for primary human cell cultures and GMP manufacturing and supporting tech transfer and GMP clinical/commercial manufacturing operations.

  • Be onsite 4 days a week to support a 10 hour shift Sun-W or W-Sat- set does not rotate

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of industry practices, cell therapy manufacturing experience preferred.

  • Develop solutions to complex problems independently.

  • Refer to established precedents and policies or use original thinking.

  • Help determine goals of assignment.

  • Plan schedules and arranges own activities.

  • Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting goals.

  • Be onsite 4 days a week to support a 10 hour shift

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $81,992.80 - 122,989.20. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

18-Jun-2026

Closing Date

01-Jul-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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