Biotech Process Maintenance Technician

TAI; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Profit sharing bonus

PTO and paid holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Process Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing, utility, and facility systems in a regulated biopharma environment. You’ll work hands-on with advanced process equipment to support around-the-clock production and contribute to life-changing therapies.

You’ll apply mechanical, pipefitting, and plumbing skills while following GxP documentation and safety standards in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience as Maintenance Mechanic in pharma, life sciences, or related industries.
• Mechanical, pipefitting, or plumbing trades capability.
• Experience servicing manufacturing/industrial process equipment.
• Basic computer skills and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot process equipment including bioreactors, centrifuges, purification skids, columns, glasswashers, and autoclaves.
• Support utility and facility systems: HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, chiller, cooling tower, pumps, drives, RODI, WFI, clean steam.
• Perform mechanical maintenance like valve rebuilds, pump maintenance, agitator seals, motor alignment, heat exchanger repairs.
• Accurately read drawings, schematics, P&IDs and perform work in a clean room environment.
• Complete required GxP documentation and use basic hand tools.

Skills

Bioreactors

Centrifuges

Purification skids

Purification columns

Glasswashers

Autoclaves

HVAC

Refrigeration

Boiler

Chiller

Cooling tower

Pumps & drives

RODI

WFI

Clean steam

Valve rebuilds

Pumps / agitators

Heat exchanger repairs

Mechanical trades

Pipefitting

Plumbing

Reading drawings

Math & formulas

P&IDs

Clean room practices

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or trade certification

Job description

TAI is seeking a Process Mechanic to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing, utility, and facility systems in a regulated biopharma environment. You’ll work hands-on with advanced process equipment to support around-the-clock production and contribute to life-changing therapies.

You’ll apply mechanical, pipefitting, and plumbing skills while following GxP documentation and safety standards in a dynamic team setting.