Maintenance Tech I/II

Legend Biotech US•Raritan, NJ

2d•$83,711 - $109,870•Onsite

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking a Maintenance Tech I/II to join its Facilities and Engineering team in Raritan, New Jersey. The role provides maintenance support and operates mechanical systems for cGMP clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing. Working a modified second shift, approximately noon to 8:30 p.m., the technician partners with Technical Operations to support safe, compliant cell therapy production and the ramp-up, approval, and sustained operation of a state-of-the-art facility. The position applies technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to maintain facilities, utilities, and production equipment and to support product production, testing, and release. Work includes reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance; minor upgrades and installations; equipment and critical-utility compliance; and support for facility projects and continuous improvement. The role also involves maintaining validated and qualified equipment, documenting work in the CMMS, supporting quality investigations, and complying with applicable regulations and site procedures. The technician must be able to work independently, accommodate schedule changes and on-call support as operational needs require, and collaborate with people at all organizational levels.

Requirements

A B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biological or Biochemical Science or a related Bioengineering field, or at minimum a high school diploma with equivalent experience.
Trade or technical school certification or certification in a craft; a military equivalent of trade or technical school certification is accepted.
At least 8 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or regulated environment.
Proficiency in more than one craft.
Experience with a CMMS or similar maintenance management system.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and strong communication skills.
Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic, growing environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
Journeyman status in at least one craft.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance or oversight.
Familiarity with electrical theory, thermal energy principles, mechanical maintenance techniques, and electromechanical theory.
Familiarity with validated and qualified equipment and its associated documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the pharmaceutical or a related industry.
cGMP cleanroom manufacturing experience under aseptic conditions.
Experience working in a controlled cleanroom environment under aseptic conditions.
Experience in HVAC and cleanroom maintenance.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC and cleanroom HVAC, refrigeration, clean steam, cryogenic storage, process equipment, and related mechanical systems and utilities using reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
Perform minor facilities and system upgrades and installations.
Perform on-site equipment and critical-utility maintenance and compliance work, including support for manufacturing equipment projects, cost-improvement initiatives, asset management, reliability, and business operations.
Support facility project initiatives as needed.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable codes, regulations, company policies, and site procedures.
Keep required licenses, certifications, and regulatory and job training current by completing required training promptly.
Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and drawings.
Document all work performed in CMMS work orders using good documentation practices.
Plan and troubleshoot work, anticipate potential problems, and take appropriate action.
Dismantle equipment and remove defective parts using hoists, scissor lifts, manlifts, and hand and power tools.
Repair instrumentation, electrical devices, circuits, and switchgear used in cGMP and non-GMP systems.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, instruments, instrumentation systems, electrical systems, controls, and motors operating at voltages up to 600 volts.
Operate, monitor, and maintain switchgear.
Work with building automation and environmental monitoring systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and related components.
Support maintenance-driven quality events, including deviations and investigations, out-of-tolerance events, change controls, root-cause analyses, and FMEAs.
Support annual maintenance goals and objectives, metric improvement targets, and continuous improvement activities.
Help ensure site compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, DEA, and TSA requirements as applicable.
Accommodate schedule changes, work other shifts, and provide on-call support as operational needs require.
Work independently with minimal guidance, interact with all organizational levels, cooperate with others, learn new skills, and perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
Paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Legal assistance.
Supplemental pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance plans.
Voluntary commuter benefits.
Family planning and care resources.
Well-being initiatives.
Peer-to-peer recognition programs.
Performance-based bonus and/or equity for employees in eligible roles.