Sr. Manufacturing Technician – Manufacturing Maintenance

Biogen•Research Triangle Park, NC

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Technician supports manufacturing and laboratory operations by maintaining equipment reliability and performance. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots complex equipment issues, and partners with engineering and validation teams to support a safe, compliant, and efficient GMP environment. The technician contributes to operational continuity and continuous improvement across site systems. The position involves maintaining manufacturing and laboratory equipment, creating and executing work orders, supporting validation and engineering activities, authoring and updating procedures and documentation, collaborating with Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and Manufacturing, and maintaining accurate records in CMMS systems. The schedule alternates between Monday–Thursday one week and Tuesday–Friday the next, with 10-hour shifts. The successful candidate is a hands-on, solution-oriented technician able to work in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment and uphold safety, compliance, and equipment performance standards. The role requires working in controlled cleanroom environments, including required gowning, and performing physical tasks such as climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 4 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, such as biotech, pharma, or a related industry.
Hands-on experience with centrifuges, bioreactors, and/or CIP skids.
Experience working in a controlled cleanroom environment.
Knowledge of industrial safety practices and system safety controls.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience using CMMS systems.
Flexibility to support rotating shifts, extended hours, and weekends.
Ability to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and lift or move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working in cleanroom environments with required gowning and standing for up to 3 hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

Experience authoring SOPs and preventive maintenance procedures.
Strong understanding of GxP regulations.
Experience with validation and engineering support activities.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and laboratory equipment in alignment with site procedures.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
Create and execute work orders while adhering to safety and compliance standards.
Support validation and engineering activities as needed.
Author and update SOPs, job plans, and LOTO documentation.
Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve issues and improve workflows.
Identify opportunities for equipment improvements, spare parts optimization, and maintenance program enhancements.
Maintain accurate documentation within CMMS systems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
At least 15 days of paid vacation and end-of-year shutdown time off from December 26 through December 31.
Up to 12 company-paid holidays and 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
401(k) program with company-matched contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
Employee Resource Groups participation.
Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, for regular employees.