Sterile Technician

**Sterile Technician
- 12-month opportuni**

Do you enjoy troubleshooting and resolving technical problems from the product line/ process to minimize reject levels? Would you like to join an organisation that follows science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you

We are seeking an expert Sterile Technician to join our Nova Sterile production team:

- Exciting Full-time opportunity can be offered as either 12-month Fixed Term contract (externals) or 12-month Secondment (internals)
- Be part of a culture that protects the safety and well-being of self, others, and the environment
- Give towards our collective legacy of doing good for people, the environment, and society

**About AstraZeneca**

Join a team everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people’s lives better - from patients and their families to all of us in society.

The North Ryde manufacturing facility remains an important center for both AstraZeneca and manufacturing in Australia. We are proud of our long heritage in Australia, where for more than 65 years, AstraZeneca has been providing medicines to treat many cancers and chronic diseases, saving lives and extending life for millions of Australians.

**Benefits**
- An extra paid day off every month
- On-site car park and site staff canteen
- Gym membership

**What **you’ll** do**

Reporting to the Sterile Manager, the Sterile Technician is responsible for playing a critical role in our business. Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing the Blow Fill Seal machines to fill suspensions/solutions to deliver high-quality medicines to patients
- Following standard operating procedures to meet right-first-time targets
- Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Micro lab and other teams to tackle technical problems and work on process improvements
- Environmental monitoring of the Nova Sterile environment

**Essential for the role**
- Works in a team environment and communicates effectively with team and other contacts relevant to their role
- Behaves in a manner consistent with AZ Values
- Proven experience working in a regulated and similar environment
- A clear understanding of GMP is in the workplace.
- Strong technical background in batch manufacturing or equivalent
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Ability to work as a part of a team

**Desirables for the role**
- Experience in a Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ideally in sterile manufacturing would be advantageous but not essential

**Why AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and is always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

If you want to broaden knowledge and skills, there is an incredible opportunity for you here. As Operations evolves and grows, there are so many possibilities to try new and varied opportunities and upskill for the future. Build a stable long-term career in a place where you are rewarded for your commitment and our leaders provide unrivalled investment and exposure.

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high performing, inclusive and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work.

**So, **what’s** next?**
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have a seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

**Where can I find out more?