Mechanic II, Maintenance (DPI)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Wellness resources

401(k)/ESPP

Paid time off & paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Durham, NC is seeking a maintenance professional to ensure production and facility systems operate efficiently by monitoring equipment and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.

The role requires fault diagnosis, independence, adherence to cGMP standards, on-site presence, and participation in on-call rotation with training on aseptic technique. Strong documentation and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with 4+ years in maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work independently with limited supervision.
• Recordkeeping and PPE practices to operate in dusty environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect equipment to ensure efficient operation of production and facility systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and document work in CMMS.
• Troubleshoot/repair GMP manufacturing equipment and utilities with limited supervision.
• Assist with boiler operations monitoring and chemical testing as assigned.
• Escalate complex tasks to safety and efficiency targets.
• Adhere to SOPs and participate in required training.
• Maintain facility and production systems per cGMP standards.
• Train vendors/contractors on safety procedures and codes.
• Support special/construction projects and on-call rotation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Recordkeeping

PPE usage

Computer literacy

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Associate degree in advanced technical training

Tools

BMS/BAS

Fire/life safety

Purified water systems

Environmental monitoring

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure production and facility systems operate efficiently by monitoring and inspecting equipment and facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and document work in CMMS per policy.
• Troubleshoot and repair GMP manufacturing equipment and associated support systems/utilities with limited supervision.
• Assist with monitoring/maintaining boiler operations (chemical testing; charging brine tanks as assigned).
• Escalate complex tasks/projects as needed to complete work safely and effectively.
• Adhere to SOPs; attend and fully participate in required training.
• Maintain facility and production systems in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Ensure vendors/contractors are trained on safety/environment/health procedures and comply with applicable electrical/construction codes.
• Support special/construction projects (demolition, renovation, new construction).
• Participate in emergency and after-hours on-call rotation.

Minimum Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma/GED.
• 4+ years maintenance experience in industrial/pharma-bio/manufacturing.
• Active, valid driver's license.
• Intermediate knowledge of cGMP and ISO regulatory requirements.
• Intermediate troubleshooting ability; ability to work independently.
• Recordkeeping ability; ability to work in dusty environments using PPE.
• Willingness to learn aseptic technique/cleanroom behavior; follow SOPs.
• Fundamental computer skills (tablet devices).
• Intermediate understanding of equipment/systems (e.g., BMS/BAS, fire/life safety, purified water, environmental monitoring).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in advanced technical training.
• 4+ years in pharmaceutical/medical device industry.

Benefits:

• Eligible employees may participate in medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, wellness resources, 401(k)/ESPP, paid time off & paid parental leave, disability benefits, and more.

Job Location/Notice:

• 100% on-site in Durham, NC; ability to be on-call as needed.