Sr. GMP Maintenance Technician

The role

The Sr. GMP Maintenance Technician develops and executes preventative and corrective maintenance strategies for GMP manufacturing and laboratory equipment. This role monitors Building Management, Controls, and Monitoring systems and supports continuous improvement of maintenance documentation.

What you will do

• Execute planned and corrective maintenance on GMP and non-GMP equipment
• Perform or assist with new equipment installations and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Lead and support contractor services for external equipment maintenance
• Respond to alarms and monitor trends from Building Control and Monitoring Systems
• Upload maintenance documentation into the CMMS system
• Identify critical spare parts for the equipment
• Manage shutdown activities and provide after-hours troubleshooting support
• Perform gas cylinder change-outs and general site services
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance compliance with Quality standards
• Provide guidance on equipment and mechanical systems during onboarding

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with complex mechanical systems
• Experience and aptitude with complex equipment
• Experience with the selection of mechanical equipment
• Experience with CMMS related systems and management of documentation
• Effective communication skills reporting mechanical issues as it relates to product quality
• Effective troubleshooting resolution and communication
• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to support after-hours troubleshooting and participate in an on-call rotation as needed
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds of materials or equipment
• Requirement to gown into Classified Areas of the facility (ISO 7 and 8 sterile gowning)
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds

Nice to have

• Experience with the design and selection of bioprocessing equipment
• Experience with CMMS and environmental control and monitoring systems
• General understanding of process control and computerized systems
• Experience in engineering design and engineering troubleshooting in a regulated environment (ISO, FDA)

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day with 90% of premiums covered for you and your family
• Competitive paid time off plan
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Annual bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings
• Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth
• Mental health counseling and financial planning services through Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages
• Ongoing professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs

About the company

Forge Biologics aims to enable access to life-changing gene therapies. The team works out of The Hearth, a 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio.