Senior Biopharma Equipment Technician & PM Lead

MSD; North Carolina; On-site; USD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Production Technician to support end-to-end biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including washers, autoclaves, tanks, bioreactors, and lyophilizers. The role involves maintenance, calibration, validation support, and SAP/CMMS-related activities.

You will work with Operations, Quality, Automation, and Engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production. The position requires lifting, shift work, and participation in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing operations.
• Proficient communication (oral and written).
• Experience with CMMS/maintenance databases and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on process equipment and utilities.
• Troubleshoot complex systems (filling lines, lyophilizers, DCS/PLC) and support calibration/validation activities.
• Develop and execute PM plans and SOPs; support change control.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Electrical

HVAC

Calibration

Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Safety & GMP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

CMMS

PLC

Job description

MSD in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Production Technician to support end-to-end biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including washers, autoclaves, tanks, bioreactors, and lyophilizers. The role involves maintenance, calibration, validation support, and SAP/CMMS-related activities.

You will work with Operations, Quality, Automation, and Engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production. The position requires lifting, shift work, and participation in on-call rotations.