Lyophilization Technician: Process Optimization & Training

Simtra US LLC; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Campus Amenities

Job summary

Simtra BioPharma Solutions in Bloomington, IN seeks a Lyophilization Technician to prepare lyophilizers, operate the loading/unloading system, and monitor cycles. This role reports to the Lyo Supervisor and supports cross-training across production departments.

The position emphasizes GMP, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement with opportunities to train in multiple manufacturing areas and advance within the Lyophilization group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 6+ years manufacturing exp.
• Associates degree in Science/Engineering preferred with 4+ years manufacturing exp.
• Knowledge of PLCs preferred.
• Experience with refrigeration, compressors, condensers, HVAC preferred.
• Ability to complete lyophilization and refrigeration training program.
• Experience troubleshooting technical equipment issues/failures.
• Read and follow engineering prints/drawings preferred.
• MS Word/Excel/Outlook and enterprise software (e.g. JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise)

Responsibilities

• Monitors each lyophilizer during operation with checks and documentation.
• Performs lyophilization prep: CIP, SIP, leak tests.
• Troubleshoots or repairs lyophilization systems.
• Coordinates with Maintenance, Engineering, QA, R&D, and vendors for cycles/updates.
• Trains other departments on lyophilization activities.
• Evaluates system functionality to prevent downtime.
• Identifies malfunctions and communicates across shifts.
• Assists with process/equipment validation.
• Cross-trains in other manufacturing or maintenance areas.

Skills

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

PLC Knowledge

HVAC & Refrigeration

Lyophilization Training

Technical Troubleshooting

Engineering Drawings

MS Office / Enterprise Software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions in Bloomington, IN seeks a Lyophilization Technician to prepare lyophilizers, operate the loading/unloading system, and monitor cycles. This role reports to the Lyo Supervisor and supports cross-training across production departments.

The position emphasizes GMP, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement with opportunities to train in multiple manufacturing areas and advance within the Lyophilization group.