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Vernon\nDo 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.\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nWhat you’ll do:\n(Formulation Operator)\nMust demonstrate ability to accurately operate equipment, perform equipment set-up/change-over/cleanups,assist in preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems to achieve optimum production levels\nPerforms responsibilities ensuring compliance with Mt. Vernon Site standards, policies, and SOP’s, for GMP and required documentation as well as performing job responsibilities in compliance with AstraZeneca Safety, Health & Environment standards and requirements.\nWorks with Process Facilitators and other Operators/Mechanics/Techniciansto identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in equipment/production efficiencies and in the production area in general. Supports new equipment start-up and quickly learns and uses new systems, equipment and procedures. Supports the development/validationof new products/procedures. Offers ideas for standardization and simplification.\nMust be flexible in responding to changes to equipment/production assignments. Understands, interprets and advises on production schedules.\nAble to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and work in a robust team environment, with other operators, mechanics, technicians, supervision and project management with the goal of completing planned production and furthering Mt. Vernon Site and AstraZeneca initiatives.\nAble to work other shifts, weekends, alternative schedules when production demands require. Position will initially rotate shifts with the intent to move to a standard shift assignment.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n(Formulation Operator)\nHigh School Diploma or GED required\n0-3 yrs industry experience required.\nProven problem solving and troubleshooting skills.\nBasic mechanical proficiency.\nBasic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office applications and SAP is desirable.\nGood interpersonal, communication and writing skills.\nAbility to perform duties with minimal direction.\nKnowledge of cGMP’s.\nAbility to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently\nPreferred Qualifications:\n(Formulation Operator)\nThree (3) years’ experience as an operator in a production or regulated environment, pharmaceutical experience a plus.\nWhy AstraZeneca\nAt AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial -finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Interested? Come and join our journey!\nDate Posted\n04-Nov-2026Closing Date\n17-Nov-2026Our 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. 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