Sr. Facilities Technician

Corporate OverviewArgonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space across four locations. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.Pay RangeThe pay range for this position is between $34.00 - $38.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.Position OverviewThe purpose of this position is to support the facilities manager and leadership staff in maintaining the Argonaut cGMP facilities and to bring new equipment online. This includes creating and revising SOPs, performing preventive maintenance activities, and supporting facility and equipment validation. The equipment supported by this role includes cGMP manufacturing equipment and utilities and support plant facilities. Equipment includes but is not limited to, emergency generator, HVAC, clean compressed air, gases, purified water, clean steam generation, temperature-controlled storage units, facility monitoring system, lyophilizers, and autoclaves. Strong time management and organization skills along with interpersonal skills are needed for this exciting new opportunity to help create a highly efficient facility which meets cGMP standards. This role is an on-site position Monday - Friday 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 am - 9:00 am with a consistent schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesAutoclaves and steam generation plantsPreventive maintenance requirementsHVAC systemsFMS/BMS installation and/or programing experienceDehumidification unitsClean gas systemsRODI water systems, Handling of hazardous waste pick up coordinationGeneral plumbing and electricalGood documentation practicesStrong communication skillsExcellent problem solving / troubleshooting skills for mechanical systemsQuality system compliance while working in a cGMP production environmentAttention to detail and disciplined in executionStrong initiative and willingness to take ownership and drive projects to completionInterest, ability and willingness to work directly on equipment if neededAbility to create and revise equipment documentation, PMs and SOPsAbility to manage cleanroom equipment, balance airflow and differential pressureAdvise the manager of factors that may affect quality of the product, initiate problem reports for deviations and non-conforming materials, and provide guidance/options and ideas for corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPA).Ability to travel between company locations as needed; a valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.Requirements and QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent5 years of progress experience in both maintaining facilities and equipment in a cGMP/Drug Product environment.1 Year of FMS/BMS experienceGeneral plumbing and electrical skillsA high degree of mechanical skills are needed for this roleExcellent customer service skillsIntermediate experience following standard operating procedures and recording data extemporaneously in batch documentation/logbooks while following good documentation practices.HVAC certifiedcGMP experienceFMS/BMS experienceExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to communicate effectively with people in other disciplinesOrganized, responsible, dependable with an ability to work in a team environmentExperience following standard operating procedures and recording data extemporaneously in batch documentation/logbooks while following good documentation practicesExperienced in the use of Master Control systemWorking knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesArgonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies will all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.