Provides ongoing support for manufacturing and quality control instruments. Responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, repairing, and calibrating a diverse range of electrical and mechanical equipment while adhering to good manufacturing practices.
Area Of Responsibility
Calibrate instruments such as, RO systems, WFI stills, clean steam generators, Autoclaves, CIP systems, lab equipment, and manufacturing equipment.
Perform scheduled, new and emergency calibrations activities with vendors on all critical process equipment and lab instrumentation ensuring compliance with SOPs and cGMPs
Maintain calibration records and instrument tagging
Basic knowledge on cleanroom classifications, and HEPA and cleanroom certification
Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Must be proficient in troubleshooting instrument control loops like temperatures, pressure, flow controllers etc…
Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements and protocols
Proficient at reading and understanding schematics, logic ladder diagrams, and P&IDs
Assist in change control documentation and deviation notifications
Write initial deviations using the QMS system
Perform new instrument and equipment introduction using the qualified CMMS
Assist in troubleshooting instrumentation issues as needed
Assist in performing maintenance on lab instrumentation and manufacturing equipment
Coordinate inventory for spare parts used on critical instruments
Support operations during 1st shift, and be available after hours as needed to support the business
Other duties as assigned
Work Conditions:
Office
Lab
Manufacturing area/clean room area
Maintenance Shop
Exposure to noise, hot and cold, outside elements, some radiation
Physical Requirements:
Stand, sit, walk, stoop, climb, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms
Close and distance vision, talk, hear
Wears personal protection equipment - safety glasses, gloves, gowning
Use of autoclave
Operates computer/office machines
Exposure to noise
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Travel Estimate
Up to 0 %
Education and Job Qualification
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Associate degree in STEM preferred
Journeyman Certified Electronic Technician certification from an accredited agency is preferred
Certified Control Systems Technician Level 1 from an accredited agency is preferred
Work under general supervision, utilizing some clearly described procedures and/or general technical knowledge
Good organizational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal communication skills
Experience
Minimum 4+ years related experience preferred
Experience in temperature, pressure, flow (liquid & gas), pH, conductivity, humidity, lab instrumentation controllers, depyrogenation oven, freeze dryer, steam generators, steam boilers, air compressor, vacuum pumps, and lab instrumentation
Experience soldering, use of DMM, and oscilloscopes
Knowledge of pharmaceutical-manufacturing/lab instrumentation environment
Experience utilizing quality manage systems like Trackwise, EDMS, MasterControl, or equivalent
Strong knowledge of Blue Mountain calibration software or equivalent
Thorough understanding of metrology principles defined in ASNI/NCSL required
Familiarity with FDA, cGMP, SOPs, ASNI/NCSL, EU and ISO standards
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing process equipment and lab instrumentation
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).