Process Maintenance Technician

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

About The Position

Accountabilities Install, operate, and maintain process equipment supporting clinical manufacturing suites, including bioreactors, purification systems, purified water systems, tanks and skids, mixers, blenders, agitators, pumps, heat exchangers, columns, benchtop equipment, and local water systems. Service and repair equipment and systems to meet GXP requirements throughout the clinical manufacturing and R&D laboratory facilities. Troubleshoot and repair equipment problems. Maintain and update maintenance records. Follow all safety and environmental regulations. Perform periodic equipment inspections following a checklist format and according to a schedule to proactively identify maintenance and repair needs prior to equipment failures. Direct and assist other technicians as needed in performing all duties as assigned. Work on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required to resolve problems and make recommendations. Work effectively with contractors and assist project management teams from facilities and global engineering. Develop or assist in the development of any documents required to support the maintenance function. Determine or assist in the determination if newly installed equipment or facilities are suitable for maintenance operation and usage. Monitor as required and respond to all assigned BMS (Building Management System) alarms. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

Certificate of completion at a 2-year technical trade school or High School diploma with experience in maintenance trades working in Pharma, Biotech, or other highly regulated industries.
2+ years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair, preferably in a biotech setting.
Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to read and understand technical schematics and diagrams.
Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years cGMP or cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Experience with specific types of biotech equipment, such as bioreactors, centrifuges, and HPLC systems.
Certification in a relevant field, such as electrical or mechanical technologies.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, and maintain process equipment supporting clinical manufacturing suites, including bioreactors, purification systems, purified water systems, tanks and skids, mixers, blenders, agitators, pumps, heat exchangers, columns, benchtop equipment, and local water systems.
Service and repair equipment and systems to meet GXP requirements throughout the clinical manufacturing and R&D laboratory facilities.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment problems.
Maintain and update maintenance records.
Follow all safety and environmental regulations.
Perform periodic equipment inspections following a checklist format and according to a schedule to proactively identify maintenance and repair needs prior to equipment failures.
Direct and assist other technicians as needed in performing all duties as assigned.
Work on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required to resolve problems and make recommendations.
Work effectively with contractors and assist project management teams from facilities and global engineering.
Develop or assist in the development of any documents required to support the maintenance function.
Determine or assist in the determination if newly installed equipment or facilities are suitable for maintenance operation and usage.
Monitor as required and respond to all assigned BMS (Building Management System) alarms.