Automation/Equipment Lead Technician

Automation/Equipment Lead Technician Req ID #:  173371 Location: 

Charleston, SC, US, 29407 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are seeking a Automation/Equipment Lead Technician (2nd Shift) for our Microbial Solutions site located in Charleston, SC.  

Responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and proper functioning of all Production automation and associated equipment. Supporting all manufacturing processes.  Ensures that production goals can be met by maintaining the automated production line in proper working condition through both preventative maintenance and repair / replacement of components. Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on production equipment associated with PTS and LAL. Leads large equipment validations or process changes. Co-Lead or be a major contributor in exploring future automation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and proficient in the CMMS (Maximo).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Full knowledge of production lines as well as other production equipment. Perform and document scheduled, routine maintenance on all production equipment. Support Class 100 fill operations using automated and manual equipment Maintain accurate paperwork and departmental records.  Develop professional relationships with vendors and clearly communicate our needs. Coordinate professionally with outside vendors that calibration/maintenance of equipment is performed on time and the impact to Production is minimal. Troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical controls as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Responsible for authoring and execution of validation documents (Installation, Operation, and Performance Qualifications) for Production equipment. Lead a design, purchase, and qualification of new equipment, automation or related components. Prioritize workloads to achieve due dates. Communicate and cooperate with manufacturing supervisors. Be a Trainer. Responsible for proficiency with all SOP’s in areas of the department. Responsible for documentation as required by FDA, company policy and cGMP. Perform all other related duties as assigned. After hours and weekend work may be required. Job Qualifications

•    Education:  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in sciences or electronics or closely related technical field. Trade school graduate or equivalent.

•    Experience: 5 years or more experience working on Production automation and related systems, preferably in a pharmaceutical- type environment.

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

•    Certification/Licensure : none

About Microbial Solutions

Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

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 companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

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.criver.com.

Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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