Senior Equipment Systems and Vendor Associate - 169174

ZP Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Maternity Leave

Military Reserve Pay Offset

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate to support a leading biotech company focused on innovative therapies. This onsite role is in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Responsibilities include managing equipment maintenance, calibration, asset tracking, and vendor activities while ensuring GMP compliance. Collaboration across Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting equipment lifecycle in GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of calibration programs and preventive maintenance.
• Experience managing vendor service schedules and inspections.
• Familiarity with system validation and change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and asset tracking systems.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration schedules, and vendor service activities.
• Monitor open work orders, vendor documentation, and GMP compliance.
• Administer user accounts and access controls in equipment management platforms.
• Support validation efforts, testing, and configuration changes.
• Coordinate vendor visits and logistics with safety and quality in mind.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Calibration

Asset tracking

Vendor management

System validation

Change control

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP compliance

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Associate's degree + 5+ years

High School Diploma/GED + 6+ years

Tools

Equipment management platforms

Job description

Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate

Job Summary:

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate to support a leading biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies and bioengineered organ technologies. This position is onsite in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Responsibilities for the Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate include:

• Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and asset tracking systems to ensure accurate equipment status and documentation.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration schedules, and vendor service activities to support operational readiness.
• Monitor open work orders, vendor documentation, and compliance records to ensure timely closure and GMP adherence.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and system access controls within equipment management platforms.
• Support system validation efforts, upgrades, testing activities, configuration changes, and change control processes.
• Coordinate vendor visits, site access, and logistics while ensuring compliance with safety, security, and quality requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting equipment lifecycle management within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environments.
• Strong knowledge of calibration programs, preventive maintenance, equipment documentation, and data integrity practices.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, service schedules, and inspection readiness activities.
• Familiarity with system validation, user access administration, and change control processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion across cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset

This Job opens for applications on September 30, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.