Production Technician (Aseptic Processing)
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Work that matters – for your career and for patients worldwide
At AstraZeneca in Nijmegen, you will work in a modern aseptic manufacturing environment where your technical skills, attention to detail and ideas help produce sterile medicines for early clinical research.
Every batch you work on supports the development of future treatments for patients around the world.
Production Technician (Aseptic Processing)
Nijmegen
Full-time
Two-shift schedule (07:00 – 15:30 and 11:30 – 20:00, (the second shift will change to 13:30–22:00 at a later stage)
No weekend shifts.
What will you be doing?
Every day, you will work with advanced aseptic production equipment in a modern GMP-controlled cleanroom where quality always comes before quantity. Together with your colleagues, you will produce sterile medicines for early clinical studies that may become tomorrow's treatments for patients worldwide.
As our production continues to grow, you will help introduce new products, take ownership of your work and contribute to continuous improvement.
Your work includes:
Perform aseptic filling of sterile vials according to GMP procedures.
Work in a Grade B cleanroom while following strict aseptic and contamination control guidelines.
Prepare, clean and change over production equipment.
Inspect sterile products and packaging to ensure they meet quality standards.
Identify production issues, investigate root causes and contribute ideas that make our processes safer, simpler and more efficient.
Complete batch records and production documentation in digital systems.
As new clinical medicines enter production, you will help introduce new manufacturing processes and support validation activities.
Work closely with colleagues from Production, Quality and other departments.
Why join AstraZeneca?
Small, close-knit production team.
Varied work with new clinical products instead of repetitive commercial manufacturing.
Modern Grade B aseptic facility.
Opportunities to develop as our site continues to grow.
Who are you?
You enjoy working in a cleanroom where quality and precision matter. You stay focused when challenges arise, think in solutions and enjoy working closely with your colleagues to deliver high-quality work.
We are looking for someone with:
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent level of working and thinking, gained through education or relevant experience.
Experience with aseptic manufacturing in a GMP environment.
Experience working in a Grade B cleanroom.
Knowledge of GMP and aseptic techniques.
Good spoken and written English. Dutch is an advantage but not required.
A positive attitude and a proactive approach to solving problems.
A Certificate of Conduct (VOG), required for this position.
What do we offer?
A supportive team where colleagues share knowledge and continuously improve the way they work.
Opportunities for learning, development and internal career growth.
An excellent benefits package including 27 vacation days, the option to buy 10 additional days, one volunteer day, an annual sports allowance of €230, 8% holiday allowance and a 9% target bonus.
An initial one-year contract with the intention of offering a permanent contract.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca works to improve quality of life for patients with serious diseases. We develop medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, respiratory and immune disorders, and vaccines.
Globally, 75,000 colleagues work across six continents. In Nijmegen, around 100 colleagues produce, test, and package biologics for early clinical development. Our site plays a crucial role in bringing new medicines into first-in-human and early-phase studies.
We follow the science, put patients first, and strive to do the right thing. We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement - creating an environment where people can grow and thrive.
Ready to join us?
Would you like to contribute to medicines that improve and save patients' lives while developing your career in an innovative pharmaceutical environment? We would love to hear from you.
Curious what it's like to work in our aseptic production team? We are happy to tell you more. Apply today or contact us for an informal conversation.
Questions?
Our Recruitment Team, Caroline van Oppen or Karin Raadschelders, is available at info@werkenbijastrazeneca.nl or +31 (0)85 - 047 0244.
We don’t work with a fixed closing date; we will commence our screening process immediately, the vacancy will close as soon as we’ve found the right candidate.
Date Posted
28-Sept-2026
Closing Date
08-Oct-2026
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.
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