Lead Biopharma Maintenance & Utilities Technician

NCBioImpact; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

Annual Bonus Program

Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule

Job summary

Kyowa Kirin North America is seeking a Lead Maintenance and Utility Technician to manage maintenance operations at our Sanford, NC biopharmaceutical facility. You will apply GMP, regulatory requirements, and robust preventive maintenance to keep critical systems running reliably.

You will collaborate with process engineers, QA, and manufacturing, maintain accurate records, and participate in equipment installation and qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years relevant maintenance experience; high school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience performing mechanical in both process areas and in a laboratory environment.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience within GMP and/or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience with CMMS platforms, such as Indysoft, SAP PM, Maximo or other CMMS platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on bioprocessing equipment (e.g., bioreactors, centrifuges, filtration units).
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and execute timely, effective repairs.
• Assist with installation and startup of new equipment, ensuring integration with control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS).
• Coordinate maintenance activities with internal stakeholders to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain records to support audits and ensure GMP/FDA compliance.
• Collaborate with process engineers, QA, and manufacturing to ensure seamless operations.
• Document root causes and propose long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Results-oriented

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s in related field (plus)

Tools

CMMS (Indysoft)

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

Kyowa Kirin North America is seeking a Lead Maintenance and Utility Technician to manage maintenance operations at our Sanford, NC biopharmaceutical facility. You will apply GMP, regulatory requirements, and robust preventive maintenance to keep critical systems running reliably.

You will collaborate with process engineers, QA, and manufacturing, maintain accurate records, and participate in equipment installation and qualification.