Validation Technician - 1st Shift

Azenta Inc•Indianapolis, IN

47d•$20 - $26

About The Position

The Validation Technician ensures equipment is suitable for its intended use, properly maintained in a good state of repair, and continues to operate in a validated state. Incumbent is responsible for the equipment lifecycle including testing and assessing new technologies, configuring, qualifying, and validating new equipment, evaluating the impact of changes, managing maintenance and calibration, and decommissioning of faulty and expired equipment. Must be able to perform tasks independently and ensure Standard Operating Policies (SOPs) are followed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-2 years previous experience with validation equipment and processes preferred
Experience in a regulated industry preferred
Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint required
Must be mechanically inclined (works well with tools/machinery, adept at fixing or putting things together
Experience with equipment maintenance and lifecycle preferred
Ability to learn and use facility management software platforms
Ability to learn and use basic project management skills
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to manage, prioritize and deliver on core responsibilities in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Performs physically demanding tasks in a safe manner
Can lift up to 50 lbs.
Reaching/lifting/bending
Extended periods of standing or sitting
Ability to work with refrigerants (dry ice and LN2) using proper personal protective equipment
Employee will be working in an area with potentially infectious materials.
Employee will need to travel to client sites, approximately 15% of time
Employee will be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and enforce and follow Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens when working in an area considered to be potentially contaminated.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years previous experience with validation equipment and processes preferred
Experience in a regulated industry preferred
Experience with equipment maintenance and lifecycle preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and validate freezer storage environments
Enter data into CMMS system.
Completes all necessary documentation in an appropriate and quality driven manner.
Receive, unbox, install, setup and validate new freezers
Perform weekly maintenance tasks on freezers and LN2 tanks
Perform monthly, quarterly and annual maintenance tasks on freezers and LN2 tanks
Respond to requests for information in a timely manner
Pro-actively communicates all issues to appropriate personnel.
Operates industrial equipment as needed (Fork truck, Scissor lift, floor scrubber etc.).
Maintains high level and consistent communication with Facilities Manager.
Complete basic building maintenance and general repair activities
Occasional general cleaning duties required
May become involved in special projects