Position Title: Analytical Instrumentation Technician
Work Location: Vacaville, California, USA, 95688
Assignment Duration: 4 months
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (OT as required)
Work Arrangement: Onsite required
Position Summary:
In this role, you will be primarily accountable for ensuring your assigned Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Systems deployed on the manufacturing floor are fit for purpose and ready for use by manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
Performing routine maintenance on these systems, including documenting completed maintenance activities using SAP.
Troubleshooting, investigating and assessing unplanned equipment related events.
Communicating with the instrument vendors and escorting them to address issues on site when necessary.
Improving reliability, and implementing planned equipment changes.
Supporting deployment of numerous new PAT systems while supporting existing systems.
75% of the candidate's time will be spent gowned into the GMP manufacturing space.
Work with limited direction to complete assigned objectives to improve system uptime by preventing equipment failures.
Not required to provide on-call, after-hours support, but may be considered based on qualifications.
Work with a wide variety of devices (or instruments).
Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and replace instruments as a part of the plant's maintenance program.
Maintain process instruments.
Reduce cost of repairing equipment while maintaining or increasing the quality of repairs.
Qualification & Experience:
B.S is required (engineering or analytical science discipline preferred)
Prior experience with analytical systems is preferred
Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as they apply to biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities or equivalent regulation
General knowledge of bio-tech related analytical methods and practices
Experience with analytical systems, data analysis, and troubleshooting
Knowledge of SAP system is a plus
Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
Able to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans
Takes responsibility, drives results, and achieves expected outcomes
Uses extensive knowledge and experience to solve problems
Performs work under limited supervision
Develops strong, productive relationships with users, vendors and other relevant support groups
Proven ability to make sound decisions about scheduling, allocation of resources, and managing priorities
Position involves use of reagents and other chemical compounds, including but not limited to acids, bases, corrosives, biologic toxins, microorganisms and potent compounds