Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate
Job Summary:
Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate to support a leading biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies and bioengineered organ technologies. This position is onsite in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Responsibilities for the Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate include:
- Manage maintenance, calibration, and equipment tracking systems to ensure accurate equipment status, documentation, and work records
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and vendor service schedules while driving on-time completion of planned activities
- Monitor open work orders, vendor certificates, and documentation gaps to ensure timely closure and compliance with GMP requirements
- Administer user accounts and access controls for maintenance and equipment management systems
- Support system validation activities, upgrades, configuration changes, testing, documentation, and change control processes
- Coordinate vendor services, site access, and logistics while ensuring compliance with safety, security, and GMP standards
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance teams to resolve equipment, service, and documentation issues
Required Qualifications for the Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate include:
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience; Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of experience in equipment lifecycle management within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environment
- Experience managing equipment systems, vendor services, maintenance programs, and inspection readiness activities
- Strong knowledge of equipment documentation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and data integrity practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to on-time completion across cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting system validation, user access administration, and change control processes
- Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements
Compensation for the Senior Equipment Systems & Vendor Associate includes:
- Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience
- Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Maternity Leave, Military Reserve Pay Offset
This Job opens for applications on July 6, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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