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Production Technician I/II/III - Days
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Frederick - MD
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Content Production Delivery Manager” (Project Management Specialists) in DE: $169k–$169k, median $169k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff. Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations. Are you ready to break new ground and leave a collective legacy? As a Production Technician I/II/III at AstraZeneca, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in evolving our Supply Chain. You will be operating downstream processing equipment according to established SOPs. This is your chance to be part of a team that's reimagining how we do things and creating a collective legacy. This role is a 12 hour rotating day shift, 6AM to 6:30PM Accountabilities: In this role, you will be responsible for the operation of processing equipment according to established SOPs, MPRs, & SPRs in accordance with cGMPs. Your duties will include solution preparation, purification & formulation, and supporting activities. You will also train with a qualified Technician on activities related to operating process equipment with the requirement of qualification. Additionally, you will follow and execute cGMP documentation, utilize Manufacturing Execution systems (MES), contribute to problem-solving activities for non-routine activities on the production floor, and participate in continuous improvement activities for Manufacturing. Adherence to AstraZeneca values and behaviors is expected. Essential Skills/Experience: Production Tech I - 0-1 yrs experience with High School Diploma - Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others on assigned tasks - Ability to comply with cGMP standards - Must possess computer skills - Ability to follow instruction and directions Essential Skills/Experience: Production Tech II - 0-1 years experience with Bachelors, >1 year with Associates, >2 years with High School Diploma - Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others on assigned tasks - Ability to follow cGMP standards - Must possess computer skills - Ability to follow instruction and directions - Prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards -Prior experience in Bioprocessing work environment/systems/equipment operation Essential Skills/Experience: Production Tech III -1-2 years experience with Bachelors, >2 year with Associates, >3 years with High School Diploma - Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others on assigned tasks - Ability to follow cGMP standards - Possess computer skills - Ability to follow instruction and directions - Ability to perform job responsibilities with minimal oversight - Prior experience with aseptic/cGMP standards - Advanced prior experience in Bioprocessing work environment/systems/equipment operation • BS/BA degree preferred Desirable Skills/Experience: • BS/BA degree preferred • Degree in STEM field • Prior experience or ex