Process Maintenance Technician
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Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 2025 - 2025
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Essential Skills/Experience
- 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.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- 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.
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Date Posted
27-Oct-2025Closing Date
09-Nov-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
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