Lead Biopharma Maintenance & Utilities Technician (GMP)

Kyowa Kirin North America; 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

Healthcare Benefits

HSA & FSA Programs

Well-Being and Work/Life Programs

Long-Term Incentive Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Awards

Concierge Service

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Kyowa Kirin North America is seeking a Lead Maintenance and Utility Technician to manage maintenance operations at our Sanford biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of GMP, facility and equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure reliable operation and clean, compliant production environments.

As an individual contributor, you will collaborate with process engineers, quality assurance, and manufacturing staff, maintain records

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years relevant maintenance experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; degree in related field is a plus.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and mechanical maintenance in process/lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on bioprocessing equipment (bioreactors, centrifuges, filtration units).
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform timely repairs.
• Assist with installation and startup of new equipment and qualification activities.
• Maintain records to support audits and ensure GMP and FDA compliance.
• Collaborate with process engineers, QA, and manufacturing staff to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Results-oriented

Adapt to change

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field (a plus)

Tools

Indysoft CMMS

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

Kyowa Kirin North America is seeking a Lead Maintenance and Utility Technician to manage maintenance operations at our Sanford biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of GMP, facility and equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure reliable operation and clean, compliant production environments.

As an individual contributor, you will collaborate with process engineers, quality assurance, and manufacturing staff, maintain records