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Maintenance Mechanic 2 (Swing Shift)

Location Novato, California Workstyle Onsite Only

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Summary

Thisisaswingshiftposition,Wednesday throughSaturday,1200pm1030pm)Responsiblefortheoperationandpreventivemaintenance(perSOPrequirements)ofallpurifiedwatersystem(RO,DI,WFI)andassociatedequipment,puresteamgenerators,plantsteamboilers,aircompressors,vacuumsystems,chillers,HVACunits,andassociatedequipment,andothermiscellaneousequipmentthatsupportsthemanufacturingfacilities.Abletoassistwithperformingpreventive maintenanceonprocessand manufacturingsupportequipment.
 Responsibilities
·Makedailyplannedinspectionoffacilitiesequipmentandservices.Takingactionasrequired.
·SMEonatleast1systemorequipment.(Utilityorprocess).
·Performvariousprojectsincludingplumbing,electrical,andmechanicalprojects.
·Executepreventativemaintenanceandrepairworkorders.
·Abletoindependentlyperformpreventivemaintenanceor repairworkorderswithlittleornooversight.
·Maintaindetailedandaccuraterecordsasnecessary,tomaintainGMPanddepartmentprocedurecompliance.
·ReviseStandardOperatingProcedureswhenrequired.
·Start-upnewmechanicalsystemsunderthedirectionofaSr.Mechanic.
·Performtroubleshooting,evaluation,andrepairofutilityandprocesssystems.
·MaintainqualityandintegrityofpreventivemaintenancedocumentationusingtheCMMSsystem.
·AssisttheMaintenancePlannerorScheduleronscopeofworkwhenrequired.
·ProvidebackupassistancefortheSupervisororleadmechanicwhenrequired.
·Otherprojects/tasksasassignedbysupervisorormanagement.
·Maintaincommunicationbetweeneachmaintenanceshiftsviatheshiftpassdownupdates.
·Mustbeabletolift 50lbs.
·ParticipateasaBERTteammember.
Experience 

Minimum2+ years’experience in highly regulated industry or GMP environment.

DesiredSkills:
·5 + years'experienceinBiotech
·Technicalknowledge
·Detailedattention to machinerymaintenance
·Adherence to strictqualitystandards
·Thoroughdocumentation
·Strongproblem-solvingabilities
·Excellentcommunicationskills
EDUCATION
HighSchoolDiploma
College degree(Associates/Bachelors), TechnicalCertification,militarytechnicaltraining,orequivalentexperienceorJourneymanskilllevelin a trade
EQUIPMENT
Utilities:
Purifiedwatersystems(RO, DI, WFI)andassociatedequipment,puresteamgenerators,plantsteamboilers,aircompressors,vacuumsystems,chillers, HVACunitsandassociatedequipment,hotHVACwaterboilers,andothermiscellaneousequipment.
Process:
Autoclaves,Glasswarewasher,Bioreactors,Chromatographyskids,MediaandBuffertanks,CIPskids,fermenters,Ultrafiltration,coldrooms,HTSTsystem, Homogenizer,Centrifuges,heat tanksandsomeotherassociatedequipment.
CONTACTS
  • Manufacturing
  • Facilities/Calibration
  • QA/QC/validation
  • Compliance/Parts andScheduling/training
  • Engineering
SHIFTDETAILS
  • SwingShift(1200PM-1030PM)
  • WednesdaythroughSaturday
ONSITE, REMOTE,OR FLEXIBLE
Thispositionwillbestrictlyonsite
TRAVELREQUIRED
No

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.


In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 73,600 to $ 110,400 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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