At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost 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.

Our West Chester Supply Site is a very dynamic and growing manufacturing site within the AstraZeneca Global Operations network and is located just north of Cincinnati, Ohio.  In addition to serving as the global COVID vaccine production site for AstraZeneca, the West Chester site encompasses Bulk API Microsphere manufacturing, Aseptic Pharmaceutical Formulation, multi-line Isolator/Barrier Vial and Syringe Filling, and specialty Packaging Operations for Vials and Auto-Injectors that supports growing franchises in Diabetes, Respiratory, and Vaccines.  Our site is one of 30 production facilities in 18 countries with over 700 people collaborating to connect powerful medications to patients in more than 60 countries around the world.    We focus on providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves.  Being able to bring your full self to work every day is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities. On-site amenities include a Health and Wellness clinic, as well as a Cafeteria Grille serving breakfast and lunch items for employees and guests. We also have a Great Place to Work Counsel, involving committees of employees who coordinate several activities related to community outreach, sustainability, health and wellness and social events.

The Senior Lab Systems Administrator is cross-functional in nature, with a focus on customer focused administrator support of QC Systems ranging from enterprise database systems to local stand-alone software for control of laboratory instruments. Some of the global enterprise systems to be locally administered include Empower; Labware LIMS; 1Lab and MODA.  Stand-alone systems include common analytical and microbiological laboratory systems, such as those for particle size analysis; total organic carbon determination, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, rapid endotoxin and sterility analysis, microscopy, etc.. Position specializes in primary support of a target of 2 enterprise database systems, while becoming proficient as a back-up in additional enterprise systems.  Position will also perform local administrative support for a target of up to 7 local stand-alone lab systems.   Position to primarily support site QC laboratories (Analytical Chemistry, Incoming Quality Control, Microbiology), as well as other site customers such as the process execution teams and Aseptic Control Team.  In addition to support of systems specifically mentioned above, support of future QC systems (Enterprise or local) as identified / adopted by the business.

What you'll do:

• Performs master/static data builds – this includes all necessary database objects/tables required for site functionality within the system.
• Performs Maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Performs change control activities for the local instance of the system as required. (assessments; action items; upgrades, etc..)
• Serve as the primary link between corporate support teams and local users.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert for systems on site projects; performing project work as necessary (including validation script author/execution/review activities)
• Provides and follows up on ideas for continuous improvements in local administration activities
• Manages account creation and maintenance, yearly audits
• Troubleshoots complex customer issues and reviews/approves master/static data created by other admins.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for audits; speaking to site administrative activities as necessary.
• Provides and follows up on ideas for continuous improvements in laboratory processes in regards to applicable systems. 
• Responsible for maintaining connectivity for integrated instruments, hardware and peripherals/accessories.

Essential for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a science or other technical field
• 5+ years lab experience (Micro or Chemistry) or 5+ years of experience with one or more lab database systems (LIMS; ELN; LES; CDS; other…)
• 1+ years competence as an advanced user type (such as super user or administrator) for a lab database system.
• 2+ years GMP experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Desirable for the role:

• 3+ years competence as an advanced user type (such as super user or administrator)
• Previous 1+ year experience performing administrator tasks on QC instrument specific software. (IR; TOC; Particle Size Analyzer; other..)

Why AstraZeneca?

At 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. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

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