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Maintenance Technician-Nights at Alkermes, Inc. in Wilmington, Ohio

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:


Alkermes, Inc. is the U.S. operating company of Alkermes plc, a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company that applies its scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to research, develop and commercialize, both with partners and on its own, pharmaceutical products that are designed to address unmet medical needs of patients in major therapeutic areas. Alkermes has a diversified portfolio of marketed products focused on central nervous system disorders such as addiction and schizophrenia and a pipeline of product candidates in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes has a research and development ("R&D") center in Waltham, Massachusetts; an R&D and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio.


Maintenance Technicia-Nights


Summary


Alkermes is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Maintenance Technician at the Wilmington, OH location. This is an intermediate level technician role, involving general maintenance and preventive maintenance activities within a GMP compliant pharmaceutical production facility. Working under limited supervision, the candidate will maintain the facility and equipment (i.e. process, utility, and general equipment) within operational specifications ensuring a safe work environment. Demonstrated industrial Steam, water and power expertise is required. This position is part of a 24 hour/7-day operation and may require reassignment to varying hours.


Essential Functions



  • Strong mechanical aptitude; pipe fitting, plumbing, and industrial maintenance skills.; knowledge of rotating machinery (pumps, fans, blowers). and electrical systems and electronics; general understanding of automation systems.

  • Basic understanding of engineering principles as they apply to facility and production equipment with ability to read P&ID's and other engineering documents.

  • Troubleshooting; hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root cause of issues.

  • Experience with general facility systems and equipment such as cooling towers, chillers, boilers, air handlers, vacuum pumps, compressors, etc. as well as refrigeration systems.

  • Good understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance.

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing technology (preferably aseptic) including fillers, washers, autoclaves, HEPA filters, etc.

  • Knowledge of Pure Utility technology such as ROEDI, Multi-effect distillation, clean steam generators, etc.; Sanitary piping principles including pipe specification, valve configuration, pump setup, etc.; ability to gown in an aseptic manner.

  • Good knowledge of Process Control and Instrumentation Systems as well as basic knowledge of office automation software.


Required Education and Experience



  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • 5-10 years of related maintenance experience.

  • 3-7 years' experience in a pharmaceutical/GMP environment.


Preferred Education and Experience



  • Associate degree or technical training preferred.



Competencies



  • Comfortable working in a production environment with multiple priorities and changing job duties

  • Maintain documentation in accordance with GMP including timely recording of information; excellent technical writing skills

  • Strong attention to details to ensure high quality work

  • Effective communication with co-workers and supervisors

  • Commitment to teamwork



  • Proactively achieves results for the best of the organization

  • Ability to work hard and contribute to an enjoyable working environment


Work Environment



  • This position is required to participate in an off-shift schedule, holiday, or weekend work as needed.


Physical Demands



  • Must be able to lift/move 40 lbs. overhead routinely.


Travel



  • No travel required


Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.

Experience Level:
Associate

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