Job Details
BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Southern California's Scientific community. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician III to work for a leading Greater Los Angeles area pharmaceutical company.
Responsibilities:
- Performs preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment on a regular basis, including, but not limited to, Manufacturing, Filling, Sterilization Equipment, and electrical control systems as responsibility assigned to Manufacturing Maintenance in both cGMP and non-cGMP areas.
- Responsible for repairs and or replacement of the mechanical, electrical and controls components of Manufacturing, Sterilization, and Packaging Equipment as assigned.
- Ability to troubleshoot, and repair critical equipment including but not limited to plant equipment, filtration systems, centripetal equipment, pumps, sterilization, filling packaging equipment, and electrical controls to include, but not limited to, indicators, electrical distribution, variable frequency drives, electric motors and electrical control systems.
- Responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, and performing preventive maintenance of all utility systems (Water for Injection, Neutralization system, boilers, chillers, and HVAC equipment) process systems (Bioreactors, autoclaves) and laboratory equipment (centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and analytical devices).
- Safely use hand tools, power tools, and equipment on a daily basis to accomplish tasks.
- Conducts daily facility walk-thru inspection, identifying and resolving issues immediately
- Maintains cleanliness and safety of the shop and facilities
- Able to work after hours and on-call as needed; weekend shift support and shutdowns
- Overseeing maintenance services performed onsite by subcontractors
- Order spare parts and materials required for the daily operations of the critical equipments
- Support engineering projects including but not limited to equipment installation, commissioning, and validation process.
- Ability to perform Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) job plans
- Proficient at understanding and writing reports and work instructions.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies including FDA, CA FDB, OSHA, DOH, EPA, Fire Department, city audits, Health Department, etc.
- Attend required training and meetings.
Requirements:
- High School degree with 5-7 years of experience in a biotech/pharma industry required.
- Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience in maintenance in a biotech/pharma industry, or AAA degree with 4-6 years of experience
- GMP facility experience preferred but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to multitask and exercise good judgment
- Excellent Instrumentation and mechanical skills and knowledge of maintenance principles.
- Hands-on execution of maintenance of process equipment, utility equipment, and facilities
- Working knowledge of cGMPs, OSHA compliance, HVAC systems, and clean rooms, automated pharmaceutical processing, and plant equipment.
- Follow and comply with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations and with SOPs and cGMP policies.