About this opportunity
Abzena lists this Maintenance Technician opportunity in bristol, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
With extensive experience in developing biologics and bioconjugates, we offer a seamless service delivered by fully integrated teams, from early discovery to commercial manufacturing.
Forward-thinking and committed, we find the best solution and use the right technologies to design, develop and manufacture your products to ensure we get vital medicines to patients quickly and safely.
We are dedicated to quality excellence. We are driven to get better treatments to market, efficiently and responsibly by reducing timelines and delivering the highest quality products and services.
We are Abzena. More than a CDMO, we are a responsible and dedicated partner that takes care of your products from concept to patient.
The Maintenance Technician is a critical member of the Facilities Maintenance team at Abzena and is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of GMP manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, facility systems, and supporting utilities. This hands-on role ensures equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness to support clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.
The Maintenance Technician works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Quality, Laboratory Operations, and Facilities to execute maintenance activities while maintaining compliance with cGMP requirements, Good Documentation Practices, and company procedures. The position supports both GMP and non-GMP operations and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems line diagrams and prints
Familiarity with servicing of equipment consisting of boilers, chillers, air compressors, deionized water generation, HVAC, piping distribution systems, generators, GMP suite maintenance, and building maintenance/upkeep
Support the daily Facilities and Engineering work flow through escorting and supervising contractors/vendors, performing equipment moves, handling equipment deliveries, transferring equipment/materials between offsite storage, and other tasks as assigned
Perform corrective maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and cGMP requirements when documenting maintenance activities.
Support equipment purchases such as uncrating, moving, installing, and connecting required plant utilities to the point of use
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process equipment failures.
Work may include systems repairs/modifications encompassing HVAC, VFD's, piping/plumbing, lighting, flooring, drywall, grounds, painting, and other areas that are not noted
Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in accordance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
Support shutdown activities, equipment relocations, facility projects, and capital improvement initiatives.
Participate in the on-call rotation to support manufacturing and facility operations outside normal business hours.
Maintain F&E owned areas and ability to perform work in accordance with site expectations and pharmaceutical industry standards
Qualifications 1-3 years minimum experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, or equivalent highly regulated environment.
Supported maintenance activities within utility areas, labs, and classified cleanrooms with following gowning procedures and safety protocols
Supporting electrical/mechanical/facility installation projects
Experience with BMS/EMS systems
Experience using CMMS systems such as Blue Mountain, Maximo, Qualer, or equivalent
Strong electrical and mechanical capabilities/aptitude
Work collaboratively and productively across multiple site departments
Associate degree in Mechanical Technology, Electrical technology, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline
FLSA : Non Exempt
Abzena is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
This job description requires the handling, supervision, management, or otherwise exposure to RCRA hazardous waste as defined at 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), parts 239 - 289.
Worksite address
bristol, PA, 19007, US
Who can apply
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