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Lead Maintenance Technician (Days)

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)

Plainville, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Lead Maintenance Technician (Days) 

At Viral Vector Services (VVS) a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific we deliver, from process development through commercial supply, we offer the expertise and resources necessary to help clients deliver innovative gene therapies. Placed in the forefront of our leading- and cutting-edge Cell and Gene Therapy business enabling clients to cure genetic, rare, and otherwise untreatable diseases  

Location:  5 Commerce Boulevard Plainville, MA Shift: Day Shift Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Shift (2/2/3 format)Note: Rotating schedule starts once plant is in production.

How will you make an impact?

The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with prominent levels of initiative. This technician will assist in support of manufacturing. Responsible for supporting and maintaining the GMP clinical/commercial manufacturing and facility process equipment, Pilot Plant and QC laboratory equipment. Respond to utility and equipment related alarms, and maintenance issues during manufacturing campaigns. Complete preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment including but not limited to bioreactors, mixers, centrifuges, TFFs, refrigerators, freezers, incubators and stability chambers. Identify areas of potential, to improve operational performance and compliance. Uphold safety procedures and safe practices. The role will also be responsible for providing general maintenance support for new processing equipment, installations, and modifications to existing equipment. The technician will be responsible for documenting all work in CMMS, and equipment logbooks. Participates in the “On-Call” duties of providing 24/7 Maintenance support. 

What you will do...
  • Maintains facilities operations and integrity of a new cGMP Manufacturing facility.  

  • Performs preventative, routine, and non-routine maintenance on facilities equipment.   

  • Documents all work on validated systems including equipment logs, readings, and alarm investigations.  

  • Investigates equipment failures and serves as system expert for troubleshooting and repairs.  

  • Responds to critical alarms for utility systems.  

  • Responds to adverse conditions and implements corrective actions to restore utilities equipment to normal operation.  

  • Ensure contractor compliance with EHS policies and procedures, including Hot Work and Lock Out Tag Out.  

  • Works independently but collaborates with equipment Responsible Engineers.  

  • The ability to lift 50 lbs to a height of 4 feet.  

  • Follows standard operating procedures (SOP).  

  • Assesses equipment needs and provides recommendations on system improvements.  

  • Performs small projects as assigned by GMP Maintenance Supervisor.  

  • Participate in the GMP Process on-call responsibilities.  

  • Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, EMA (European Medicines Agency), other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.  

How you will get here...

Education
  • Any licensure or certifications are preferred.   

  • High School Diploma / GED required 

Experience  
  • 3+ years’ experience in GMP Maintenance.  

  • Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System preferred.  

  • Direct experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing processes within an FDA/EMA preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to aseptically gown and/or sterile gown as needed.  Single Use Technology such as SUBs and SUMs  

  • BMS (Building Management System)  

  • Practical knowledge of GMP’s and working in an SOP environment   Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.  

  • Ability to work independently.  

  • Prior experience as a GMP Maintenance Technician in a complex pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.  

  • Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as needed to maintain facilities and process equipment.  

  • Must be fluent in english

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 120,000+ extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Apply today!http://jobs.thermofisher.com

“We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.”

“Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Job posted: 2024-03-25

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