Maintenance and Calibration Technician (2nd shift)

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear medicine seeks a Maintenance and Calibration Technician to ensure reliable operation of equipment within a GMP Radioligand Therapies Production Facility. The role includes maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance, supported by a commitment to innovation and patient care.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Sign-on bonus potential

Restricted stock units

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• Direct calibration experience.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• Troubleshoot utility systems including HVAC and compressed gases.
• Oversee and train less experienced maintenance technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

CMMS BMRAM

P&IDs interpretation

GMP Documentation

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Summary

At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy to cancer patients. We are looking for experienced Maintenance & Calibration professionals to help us reach our ambitious goals.

Location

Onsite

About The Role

The Maintenance and Calibration Technician is responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance and support services for the building(s) and all equipment for a GMP Radioligand Therapies Production Facility. Responsible for reliable, efficient, and sustained operation of the facility and all equipment. Additionally supports current project operations and site goal objectives and ensures compliance with regulatory, corporate, and site requirements related to their functional area.

Major accountabilities:

• Perform a wide range of maintenance repair activities on production equipment, central utilities systems, lab equipment and building management systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of utility systems which may include HVAC, Cold/Warm Rooms, control systems, compressed gases, plant steam/condensate, filling line, under little to no supervision.
• Interpret P&IDs, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications in planning and performing maintenance and repairs.
• Support 24x7 site-based operations after startup.
• Write/revise accurate operational procedures, training documents and maintenance procedures for various production and utility systems.
• Provide radiation safety program support, responsible for calibration and functionality of all radiation detection equipment.
• Completes Equipment Work Order Thoroughly, and Accurately and Documents them in the System.
• Supply information and technical data for securing spare parts.
• Provide responsive customer support with emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Perform startup and commissioning activities as required.
• Support and/or perform investigations / deviations from an engineering/maintenance perspective and help with data for timely closure of deviations and CAPAs.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing process related equipment within a cleanroom environment.
• Complete and provide accurate documentation, as required in cGMP operations.
• Oversee work and provide training of less experienced maintenance technicians and/or new technicians.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Use of CMMS system for documentation of relevant work.

Compensation

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $60,600 to $112,600/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree a plus.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment is required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, etc.).
• Direct calibration experience.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
• Strong CMMS BMRAM experience.
• Change request and deviation owner experience is a plus.

Why Advanced Accelerator Applications?

Thousands of people die of cancer around the world every day. At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, our mission is to transform lives through radioligand therapy in nuclear medicine to fight several leading types of cancer. How will we continue to be on the cutting edge of medicine? We believe new groundbreaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

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