Lab Technician (Florence, SC) - Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Florence, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician provides general facility maintenance support to building 801 and the site under the guidance and supervision of the PTC-801 Building Coordinator. The role follows appropriate safety procedures for maintenance activities and applicable GMP procedures when working in GMP laboratories or production areas. It maintains facility and equipment viability while supporting employee, customer, community, and environmental health and safety. The technician installs, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on PRD, QC (including 800-raws and 810-IPC), and ARD mechanical equipment and systems. The role diagnoses malfunctions and recommends and performs repairs in accordance with regulatory and cGMP requirements, using OEM manuals and specifications. It also rebuilds PTC-801 equipment and laboratory components to manufacturers’ specifications, maintains required equipment documentation, and supports building maintenance work such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural repairs or modifications. The position supports waste-area compliance, EH&S activities, chemical and supply inventory, laboratory relocations and redesigns, and laboratory walkthroughs to identify improvements and corrections. It helps maintain ThermoFisher Quality Systems compliance through appropriate use of quality systems and tools. The technician communicates with site customers, planners, team leaders, laboratory owners, and managers; submits work requests and completion documentation promptly; and keeps equipment, storage, and work areas properly maintained and organized. Other duties may be assigned as required. The role requires ordinary mobility around laboratory locations, periodic stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. Required PPE includes safety glasses, safety shoes, a lab coat, gloves, and a safety apron; an organic respirator is used occasionally, and supplied-air respiratory protection must be worn when required. Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience working in a maintenance function, preferably in facility maintenance.
Specialized skills as needed, with a proven record of successful performance in previous positions.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, SOPs, and quality systems.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and working in laboratory locations.
Must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education courses or certificates in various trades and/or industrial maintenance-related programs.
Specialized skills in electrical, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, welding, grinding, metal work, or machinery.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Maintain site viability with emphasis on the health and safety of employees, customers, the surrounding community, and the environment.
Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on PRD, QC (including 800-raws and 810-IPC), and ARD mechanical equipment and systems.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions, recommend repairs, and initiate repairs in accordance with regulatory and cGMP requirements using OEM manuals and specifications.
Use shop and hand tools to complete installation and maintenance work; read and understand prints, schematics, piping diagrams, technical manuals, and related documentation.
Maintain, store, and repair equipment in proper working order and complete documentation required to certify accuracy.
Rebuild PTC-801 equipment and QC-Raws and IPC laboratory components, including pumps, chillers, valves, glass washers, and seals, to original manufacturer specifications.
Communicate effectively with site customers, planners, team leaders, laboratory owners, and department managers regarding issues.
Complete and submit work requests, check sheets, and completion sheets in a timely manner.
Maintain PTC-801 equipment and keep storage and work areas clean and organized.
Perform work in accordance with applicable SOPs and safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
Assist maintenance personnel with building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural repairs or modifications, as needed.
Support ThermoFisher Quality Systems conformance to regulatory requirements and company policies through effective use of quality systems, tools, and direct actions.
Serve as a 90-day Waste Area Compliance Officer backup by helping maintain compliance for waste streams and ensuring laboratory waste is transported appropriately to 90-day and waste warehouse areas.
Assist the building coordinator and support EH&S council, work requests, safe-works, hot-works, and Chemical Hygiene Officer activities.
Assist with inventory of chemicals, solvents, solvent cans, gas cylinders, lab coats, spill cabinets, first aid kits, lab-pack and hazardous-waste label stations, office supplies, consumables, PPE, and laboratory, maintenance, and safety supplies and equipment.
Assist with area relocations and redesigns, including reactor supply, consumable laboratory supply, lab-pack storage, solvent room, and lab-coat closet areas.
Help conduct laboratory walkthroughs to identify improvements and corrections that promote safety and EH&S compliance.
Become familiar with installation, repair, and maintenance of laboratory equipment such as fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, glasswashers, Milli-Q systems, centrifuges, vacuum pumps, ovens, reactors, gas manifolds, rotovaps, stir motors, and chillers.
Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required PPE, and participate in safety meetings and hazard assessments.
Perform other duties as required.