Scientist - Biotech jobs in Providence, RI

Sequoia is seeking a facilities Technician with experience in maintaining and documenting manufacturing and R&D lab equipment through its entire life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Maintenance Technicians support & improve all facility maintenance efforts including preventive/predictive maintenance efforts, repairs, troubleshooting & new equipment installation
• Execute corrective and preventive maintenance related to specific oral solid dosage manufacturing equipment and qualified utilities including work methods, procedures and documentation within a validated CMMS system.
• Oversee and escort non-resident contractors, and suppliers.
• Investigate opportunities for improvement and implement best practices.
• They execute & improve preventative & predictive maintenance for facilities & utility equipment
• Additionally, they support & participate in plant shutdown activities for facilities & utility equipment & participate in systematic problem solving
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on systems & equipment
• Operate, monitor & control equipment, systems & processes assigned
• Review SOPs & PMs documentation & others as required
• Review/ approve vendor documentation to ensure that accurate, concise documentation is submitted and meets all of the requirements of GMP's and internal SOP's.
• Other reporting structure, tasks and accountabilities as may be assigned by management during execution of these responsibilities.
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Participation in plant Shutdown planning & execution
• Growth & development of the Facility Maintenance Team
• Actively use the Daily Standard Work Tool to account for the day to day activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
• Facilities background preferred
• Experience with operating equipment control systems (BMS, SCADA, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical equipment and tools
• GMP experience
• Must have strong, collaboration, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Possess the ability to describe in detail, and with appropriate confidence, position’s role in the maintenance program
• The position requires a highly motivated, independent, detail-oriented team player. Good organization, initiative, and a collaborative attitude is essential
• Physical abilities include but not limited to, lifting objects up to 50lbs, able to be on feet all day, climb steps and ladders as required by job
• Experienced working with a CMMS systems – Maximo experience is a plus
• Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical equipment and tools