Business Process Optimization Specialist jobs in Maryland

Are you ready to break new ground and leave a collective legacy?

Accountabilities:

Senior Process Engineers are responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing and logistics buildings at the Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) for troubleshooting, modifications and improvements related to process, clean-in-place, steam-in-place, washing, and sterilizing equipment systems. ​

Senior Process Engineers understand engineering principles (fluid dynamics, heat transfer, etc.) and how they are applied to the operation of the production equipment. They will have the ability to use process data (i.e. temperature, pressures, flows, valve operations, etc.) to solve equipment-related problems, and have a desire to continuously improve our processes by identifying root causes and defining corrective/preventive actions with equipment and automated systems.  ​

Minimum Skills/Experience:

- 5-12 Years of Engineering Experience in GMP Manufacturing or Related Industry
- BA/BS Degree in Engineering / Life Sciences
- Experience working in a regulated industry (i.e. Oil & Gas, Medical, etc…)

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Project Management Experience
- Direct GMP Engineering Experience in Biologics Manufacturing
- Fundamental understanding of biopharmaceutical processes and equipment
- Knowledge of Downstream Biologics Operations (Chromatography columns, Viral inactivation, Ultrafiltration, Diafiltration, Freeze/thaw)
- Knowledge of Upstream Biologics Operations (Incubators, Bioreactors, Centrifuges, Pasteurizer)

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite pioneering thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of five days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and aspiring world.

Why AstraZeneca?

With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join our Operations team at AstraZeneca. We are outstanding leaders in this space, always doing it the right way with a sustainable lifecycle management. We are motivated, take thoughtful risks and are able to act quickly. This is a place for the dedicated who thrive at pace, continuously learning and proactively taking on more. We use our freedom to go above and beyond, and it's what we expect from everyone else here. 

Are you ready to make a big impact? Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients. AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our groundbreaking end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and contemporary facilities.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.