Maintenance Technician II

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to maintain and repair equipment and systems within their facilities. The role offers diverse responsibilities in line with cGMP standards, primarily in a biotechnology context, requiring significant technical skills and a strong safety emphasis.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related Facilities and Maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing or BioPharma/Life Sciences is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs of equipment, utilities, and systems supporting cGMP Manufacturing.
• Support installation and start-up of Facilities equipment during construction.
• Monitor alarms from the Building Management System.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Education

Associates Degree / Trade School / Technical Certification

Philadelphia Engineer Grade A License

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Software

Building Management Systems

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Overview

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, utilities and systems supporting cGMP Manufacturing, Laboratories, Warehouse, and commercial office space. Perform planned and corrective maintenance according to written instructions, diagnose issues in the field in real-time, propose corrective solutions, and complete and review related Facilities GMP documents. Ensure the safety and compliance of all applicable systems.

Shift is Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the installation and start-up of Facilities equipment during construction fit-out phase.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of HVAC, mechanical, electrical and process utilities systems, and be able to troubleshoot and repair.
• Perform repairs/installations/upgrades to building components, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, furniture, flooring and any other general repairs as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, power plans, panel schedules, mechanical/plumbing piping diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Responsible for installing/reconfiguring furniture, chairs and associated equipment, and coordinate/assist with personnel moves within the facility.
• Accountable for the safety of all personnel and equipment within the facility.
• Monitor and respond to alarms generated from the Building Management System, including off-hours and weekends.
• Work with management to develop spare parts plans and ensures adequate inventory is maintained and tracked to support the maintenance and operation of the facility and equipment.
• Receive, filter and execute work order requests as necessary.
• Ensure that any equipment repairs or maintenance activities are compliant with any applicable building codes.
• Maintains records on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues.
• Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.
• Work with external vendors for the service and/or repair of equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Investigating problems and diagnosing and repairing faults.
• Other duties as required.

Education and Qualifications:

• Associates Degree / Trade School / Technical Certification (HVAC/R, Electrical, Plumbing) is required.
• A Philadelphia Engineer Grade A License is required.
• 6 plus years of related Facilities and Maintenance experience preferred. Prior experience in cell therapy manufacturing or BioPharma/Life Sciences (GMP Environment) is highly desirable.
• A strong background in operations and maintenance of chiller/boiler plants, pumps and AHU’s is required.
• A strong background in operations and maintenance of electrical systems, including Emergency Generators, ATS’s and Switchgear is required.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Software (Blue Mountain) is required.
• Experience using Building Management Systems and Environmental Monitoring Systems (Siemens Desigo or Insight) is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to squat, crawl and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required:

• Must be able to wear appropriate clean room attire and all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. scrubs, gowning coverall, masks, gloves, etc.
• Must meet requirements for and be able to wear a half-face respirator.
• Able to stand and/or walk 90% (and sit 10%) of a 10-hr day which may include climbing ladders or steps.
• Able to crouch, bend, twist, reach, and perform activities with repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 45 pounds.

Mental:

• Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• This position will work in both an office and a manufacturing lab setting.
• When in the lab, must be able to work in Lab setting with various chemical/biochemical exposures, including latex and bleach.
• Able to work in cleanroom with biohazards, human blood components, and chemicals.
• Potential exposure to noise and equipment hazards and strong odors.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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