Lead Manufacturing Technician

Lead Manufacturing Technician

Redwood City, CA

Work Schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 2PM Pacific

As Lead Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical problems from the product process to minimize reject levels. Follow established procedures and guidelines to manufacture the organization’s products according to production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards.

Accountabilities

Collaboration with cross-functional teams for safety improvements

Ensure that health and safety procedures are followed I production floor

Implement effective CAPAs to address human and procedural errors

Embrace AstraZeneca Manufacturing Leon approaches to implement standardized AZ practices. Demonstrate openness in receiving feedback and be able to follow through.

Responsibilities

In addition to the general description of the parent profile role for this job function, the following summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title include:

• Wear appropriate task-based and general PPE
• Pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing process operator. Physical efforts required in this job; bend, reach with hands and arms, drip, kneel down, walk, push-pull, lift and carry weight up to 25 pounds, climb stairs.
• Responsible for resolving manufacturing deviations within pre-defined timeline
• Provide timely reviews and approvals of manufacturing documentations
• Perform area walkthroughs to ensure areas are audit ready
• Responsible for production schedule adherence
• Work closely with Engineering Team, Supply Chain, Quality addressing production issues
• Work alongside Manufacturing Manager and Engineers, creating an open, friendly environment for production employees to thrive in

Essential Requirements

• A high school diploma
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in the Pharmaceutical cGMP production environment is required
• Strong knowledge of GDP, cGMP
• Proven leadership skills, technical skills, team building skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to effectively read, understand and execute GMP written information

Desired Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering
• Previous spray drying experience

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $67,139 - $100,708. 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

02-Mar-2026

Closing Date

08-Mar-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.