Facilities Technician

Astrix; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,460 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm in New Jersey is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain and support facility operations in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in facility maintenance, especially with HVAC systems and cold storage. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Opportunities for multiple shift assignments are available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in facilities or equipment maintenance within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems and cold storage equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on facility systems.
• Monitor and maintain building utilities and environmental control systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, calibration, and performance checks on equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Chillers

Boilers

Bioreactors

Shakers

Centrifuges

Job description

Facilities Technician will play a vital role in maintaining and supporting facility and equipment operations within a GMP biotechnology manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for both facility and utility systems— including HVAC, boilers, chillers, and cold storage—as well as critical process equipment such as bioreactors, table‑top shakers, and other laboratory or production instruments.

The ideal candidate will ensure all systems operate efficiently and reliably through a combination of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities, while maintaining full GMP compliance and documentation standards.

Location

Location: Middlesex County, NJ

Pay

Pay Range: $33–$40 per hour (based on experience)

Shifts

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift options with flexibility to rotate weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC units, boilers, chillers, air compressors, and cold storage equipment (freezers, refrigerators, incubators).
• Monitor and maintain building utilities and environmental control systems to support GMP production areas.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, calibration, and performance checks on bioreactors, shakers, centrifuges, pumps, and other lab/process equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and system issues to minimize downtime and maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Support installation, qualification, and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment and utilities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with GMP, SOPs, and company standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure readiness, compliance, and operational reliability.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and support weekend or off‑hour coverage as required for 24/7 facility operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in facilities or equipment maintenance within a GMP‑regulated biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, or pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands‑on experience with HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, and cold storage equipment.
• Working knowledge of bioreactors, shakers, centrifuges, and other laboratory/process instruments.
• Familiarity with GMP documentation, calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and P&IDs.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts and rotating weekend schedules as operational needs require.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!