Facilities Technician

Umoja Biopharma, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Umoja Biopharma, une start-up biotechnologique innovante, recherche un Technicien de Maintenance pour soutenir l'opération de son installation d'État, axée sur le traitement du cancer. Le candidat idéal aura de l'expérience en maintenance dans un environnement de fabrication et sera responsable de la maintenance préventive et corrective, ainsi que de la gestion des systèmes des installations.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401k plan with 100% match up to first 4%

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Employee commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 ans d'expérience en tant que technicien de maintenance en environnement de production.
• Expérience avec les systèmes de construction et d'utilité.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer la maintenance préventive et corrective des systèmes mécaniques et électriques.
• Coordonner l'exécution des réparations avec le personnel/entrepreneurs externes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Building systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in mechanical/utilities technology

Job description

Umoja Biopharma is a game-changing biotech start-up with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, focused on transforming the treatment of cancer with a novel integrated immunotherapy platform. Our vision is to develop off-the-shelf therapies capable of treating any tumor, any time. We are a diverse and growing team working in brand-new facilities in downtown Seattle, Washington, and Louisville, Colorado, and we are looking for innovative thinkers who are excited by groundbreaking science and technology, and passionate about squaring up to the challenges inherent to cutting edge drug development.We are committed to the principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and strongly invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment and help position Umoja as a leader in this front.

We at Umoja believe in the importance of stories; we are looking for great people to join our team to help us create more stories for ourselves, for you, and most importantly for patients and their families.

POSITION SUMMARY

Umoja Biopharma is seeking a Facilities Technician to support the routine operation, and preventative maintenance of Umoja’s state-of-the-art lentiviral vector development and manufacturing facility in Louisville, Colorado. This role is an on-site position physically reporting into our Louisville Facility.

Primary responsibilities for this position include troubleshooting, corrective (repair/unplanned/modification), and preventative (planned) maintenance of plant utilities, building systems and critical infrastructure. Representative equipment may include but is not limited to HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, life safety, fire protection, laboratory and production equipment, and automation control systems relating to the operation of equipment utilized in a cGMP facility.

The Facilities Technician must be able to work independently under minimal supervision to repair, maintain and operate equipment supporting a variety of manufacturing operations. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required to solve challenging and complex issues. Additionally, the successful individual must be able to help coordinate and supervise external service providers ensuring all work and documentation is performed in accordance with Umoja requirements.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specific responsibilities include:

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance of plant utilities and mechanical systems including plant utilities, mechanical systems, plumbing, and electrical systems in accordance with established procedures and/or approved practices.
• Troubleshoot and repair facilities, equipment, and systems including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic circuits (motors, pumps, compressors, boilers, chillers, and domestic and high-purity water systems).
• Perform hard surface maintenance including general repair of walls and ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, and lighting fixtures.
• Perform maintenance and repair of manufacturing support systems such as autoclaves, parts washers, biological safety cabinets, refrigerators, freezers, and cryogenic storage units.
• Determines the impact of required work and coordinates execution of repairs with other facilities staff/contractors to minimize interruptions in service.
• Provide off-hours on call support to minimize equipment downtime.
• Inspects third party repairs and/or rebuilds for adherence to requirements and the quality of work.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems, and repair malfunctioning equipment. Work with equipment owners/engineers and direct the performance of work by equipment vendors.
• Legibly and accurately document work performed in Umoja’s CMMS system in accordance with cGMP requirements.

The successful candidate will have:

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferably including hands-on or vocational school training and a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment OR an Associate’s degree in mechanical/utilities technology, or a Licensed Journeyman with a minimum of two (2) years of experience.
• Prior experience with general building and utility systems including boilers, chillers, electrical, HVAC, life safety and refrigeration systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in GMP biopharmaceutical or cell and gene therapy manufacturing and/or testing facility.
• Independent and analytical thought process to evaluate options and make decisions (risk-based decision-making capability).
• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), Food and Drug Administration, current pharmaceutical industry standards, and/or other regulations.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a collaborative manner across multiple functional areas.
• Proficient in the operation of building automation systems including BMS, EMS, and standalone PLCs required for proper building, equipment, and system operation.
• Experience working with Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager CMMS is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work onsite every day.
• Ability to be on call when necessary.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, protective clothing, and eye safety glasses.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, use of hands, walking, bending, kneeling, and occasionally moving materials up to 30 pounds.

Salary Range:$26.78 - $33.10/hour

Benefits Offerings

Umoja Biopharma offers its employees competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Additionally, we offer Umojians access to a 401k plan through Fidelity, with a 100% match up to their first 4% deferral. Umoja also provides a generous Paid Time Off policy, employee commuter benefits, and cell phone stipend. For a full breakdown of our benefits offerings, please see the Benefits section of our website.

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