Astrazeneca
Pharmaceutical
FormulationOperator
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“Formulation Operator at Astrazeneca. Skills: Formulation equipment operation, Production compliance, Continuous improvement. Operate formulation equipment/processes. Ensure production requirements are met”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure production requirements are met or exceeded
Industry & Context.
Problem solving skills; Troubleshooting skills; Troubleshoot equipment problems
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently, Flexible in responding to changes, Able to work other shifts, Able to work weekends, Able to work alternative schedules, Position will initially rotate shifts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED, 0-3 yrs industry experience, Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills, Basic mechanical proficiency, Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills, Ability to perform duties with minimal direction, Knowledge of cGMPs, Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently
Nice to Have
Three (3) years’ experience as an operator, Pharmaceutical experience a plus, Basic computer experience with Microsoft Office applications, SAP is desirable
What You'll Do.
Operate formulation equipment/processes, Ensure production requirements are met, Ensure production requirements are exceeded, Follow company policies/procedures, Ensure product quality standards are met, Ensure compliance standards are met, Perform all activities in a safe environment, Perform equipment set-up, Perform equipment change-over, Perform equipment cleanups, Assist in preventative maintenance, Troubleshoot equipment problems, Achieve optimum production levels, Ensure compliance with Mt.
Vernon Site standards, Ensure compliance with Mt.
Vernon Site policies, Ensure compliance with SOP’s, Ensure GMP compliance, Perform job responsibilities in compliance with AstraZeneca Safety, Perform job responsibilities in compliance with AstraZeneca Health, Perform job responsibilities in compliance with AstraZeneca Environment, Identify continuous improvement opportunities, Implement continuous improvement opportunities, Support new equipment start-up, Learn new systems, Use new systems, Learn new equipment, Use new equipment, Learn new procedures, Use new procedures, Support development of new products, Support validation of new products, Support development of new procedures, Support validation of new procedures, Offer ideas for standardization, Offer ideas for simplification, Respond to changes to equipment, Respond to changes to production assignments, Interpret production schedules, Advise on production schedules, Work in a robust team environment, Complete planned production, Further Mt.
Vernon Site initiatives, Further AstraZeneca initiatives, Work other shifts, Work weekends, Work alternative schedules.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with Process Facilitators; Works with other Operators; Works with Mechanics; Works with Technicians; Work with supervision; Work with project management
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills; Communication skills; Writing skills
Full Job Description
**_Operator – (Formulation Operator/Packaging Operator) – Mt. Vernon_** Do you have expertise in, and passion for, manufacturing in a high performing pharmaceutical environment? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the well-being of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? We have future Operator opportunities in Formulation and Packaging. See below for specific responsibilities and qualifications for each group. At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe. The Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets, capsules for over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is the largest AZ production site in the US and is located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana – the third largest city in the state of Indiana. The Mt. Vernon site is dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We host yearly Inclusion and Diversity conferences and have an employee resource group devoted to promoting diversity and inclusion and enhancing employees' professional development through interactive and engaging events and initiatives. The **Formulation Operator** will operate a variety of Formulation equipment/processes to ensure production requirements are met or exceeded, following company policies/procedures to ensure product quality and compliance standards are met and performing all activities in a safe environment. **What you’ll do:** **(Formulation Operator)** * Must demonst
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