Job Title : Instrumentation Technician
Duration : 6 Months Contract
Location : Vacaville, CA 95688
Shift Timming
- Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Onsite required.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
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.You will be responsible for performing routine maintenance on these systems, including documenting completed maintenance activities using SAP. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting, investigating and assessing unplanned equipment related events, including communicating with the instrument vendors and escorting them to address issues on site when necessary, improving reliability, and implementing planned equipment changes. This temporary additional support is needed as the team ramps up to deploy numerous new PAT systems while supporting existing systems. At least 75% of the candidate's time will be spent gowned into the GMP manufacturing space.The ideal candidate would have a technical understanding of and experience using cell counters and metabolite analyzers such as the Roche Cedex Bio, Cedex HiRes, and Cobas b 221 in either a GMP manufacturing or QC lab environment.Experience with other analytical equipment and devices is a plus, such as the YSI 2900 Biochemistry Analyzer, Nova BioProfile FLEX2, Advanced Instruments OsmoTech XT and Osmometer 3250, and Endress+Hauser Raman.They should also have a strong understanding of data integrity principles and experience using data management systems such as the Smartline Data Cockpit (SDC).The candidate will work with limited direction to complete assigned objectives to improve system uptime by preventing equipment failures.Qualifications :
Education and Industry Experience :B.S is required (engineering or analytical science discipline preferred)Prior experience with analytical systems is preferredT echnical Knowledge / Skills / Competencies :
Sound knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as they apply to biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities or equivalent regulationGeneral knowledge of bio-tech related analytical methods and practicesExperience with analytical systems, data analysis, and troubleshootingKnowledge of SAP system is a plusMust have excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence at all levelsAble to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plansTakes responsibility, drives results, and achieves expected outcomesUses extensive knowledge and experience to solve problemsPerforms work under limited supervisionDevelops 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.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.Respectfully
Sudharsan dhamodharan
Ageatia Global Solutions
949 N. Plum Grove Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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