Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II Req ID #:  154113 Location: 

Morrisville, NC, US, 27560 For over 20 years, Cellero, A Charles River Company, has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies.

Our team works with blood donor Research Champions nobly making possible critical blood-based research that is saving lives. Our Research Champions care team recruiters educate donors about research, helps pre-screen potential donors, and coordinates donor participation to meet researchers’ timeline needs. Our Specialists are also the face of the company to lay and professional visitors.

We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees. That is why we are devoted to making Cellero a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at Cellero, you will make a difference every day.

  Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician II at our Discovery site located in Morrisville, NC.

Perform basic to moderately complex, preventative maintenance, construction, and machine repair of the physical plant. 

Essential responsibilities:  

•    Perform basic routine and moderately complex facility and equipment maintenance (e.g., basic skills and moderately complex construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, vehicle upkeep, floor/wall coating/painting, cage repairs).  

•    May operate in one area of expertise and only provide back-up in other listed duties and responsibilities.

•    Ensure coverage and monitoring to building, physical plant alarms (BAS), scientific equipment (Vaisala), support systems and security alarms as needed or directed.  Some on Call assignment will be required.

•    Security and Emergency Response Team member assists in implementation and monitoring of the security programs and systems. Secure facilities on a rotating basis.  Respond to after-hour security calls, as needed, or assigned,

•    Perform scheduled inspections/repairs on all facility systems.

•    Examine and troubleshoot machinery and equipment.  Disassemble machines and equipment and adjust, replace or repair broken or defective parts and pieces.

•    Inspect completed mechanical repairs for quality, safety, and proper operation.

•    Perform equipment calibration and preventative maintenance procedures as directed.

•    Clean assigned areas (Mechanical Spaces, Maintenance Yard, etc).

•    Maintain appropriate maintenance logs and other required paper documentations.

•    Participate in snow removal and ice remediation activities such as shoveling and spreading deicing agents on walkways and parking lots, where site weather conditions necessitate.

•    Assist in moving equipment and office furniture within the facility or between sites.

•    Provide guidance to less experienced/skilled maintenance workers.

•    Provides courier services utilizing company vehicle, when required. Job Qualifications The following are minimum requirements related to the Maintenance Technician II position:

Education:  High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or equivalent.  Additional training/education in construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing desired.

Experience: 3-5 years preventative facility maintenance experience. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure:  Valid driver’s license required 

Other:  Must be able to understand and follow verbal directions.  Must be able to operate assigned maintenance power tools and equipment.  Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions with minimal guidance.  Demonstrated proficiency in moderately complex assigned function(s).

About Cellero

Cellero, A Charles River Company, is a global leader and trusted brand in the customization of humanderived biological products and services for biomedical research, drug discovery, and cell and gene therapy development. Together with our new affiliate, HemaCare, A Charles River Company, Cellero’s vertically integrated solutions support preclinical research, clinical studies from phases 1 to 3, and commercialization with high-quality RUO and GMP-compliant starting material and apheresis collections. 

In August 2020, Cellero was acquired by Charles River Laboratories. Combined with Charles River’s integrated, early-stage portfolio of discovery, safety assessment, and manufacturing support services, the acquisition creates a unique, comprehensive solution for researchers and cell therapy developers and manufacturers worldwide to help accelerate their critical programs from basic research and proofof-concept to regulatory approval and commercialization. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs and enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. We work closely with our clients throughout the clinical process to maximize success and drive positive clinical outcomes. 

Together, with over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in +20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Cellero, we are passionate about our role improving the quality of people’s lives. We have proudly supported the development of many of the current commercially available FDA-approved immunocellular therapies. Our mission is to provide a best-in-class portfolio of high quality, customizable human cellular material and services to support drug discovery, scientific research, and cell therapy. This resonates from our employees and impacts our customers because we know that every day is an opportunity to advance discoveries and make a difference in someone’s life. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.cellero.com and criver.com

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