Temporary Equipment Maintenance Technician - Maravai LifeSciences
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation.Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science.For over 35 years, Maravai's portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Your next role as a Miracle Maker
Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Manufacturing team as a Temporary Equipment Maintenance Technician. In this role you will provide daily support to equipment sustaining efforts in a high output environment, troubleshooting issues, doing preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and fluidics systems. This is a hands on role, can can quite messy and requires a the ability to pay close attention to detail.
How you will make an impact:
- Work on various types of equipment and systems performing daily, weekly, and annual preventive maintenance including HPLC's, Process Reactors, Vacuum Pumps and In House Fridges/Freezers
- Process work orders in Maintenance Management System regarding preventive maintenance, calibration, onboarding, relocation and decommissioning
- Navigate processes and procedures in GxP compliant environments
- Collaborate with other groups cross-functionally to manage support and achieve production goals
- Operate and perform troubleshooting activities in compliance with the quality system
- Troubleshoot issues with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluidic, and optical equipment systems
- Manage spare parts and lab supplies to support production areas
- Execute multiple assigned activities in parallel to supporting production and engineering improvements
- Make suggestions for continuous improvement and cost savings
- Monitor equipment technical performance and technical inventory
- Perform other functions and duties as required
The skills and experience that you will bring:
- High School Diploma or Associate's Degree
- Experience in a manufacturing setting – Pharma / GMP Experience is a plus.
- Experience using various mechanical hand tools is required
- Strong organizational skills needed
- Capable of solving complex problems as part of a team or as an individual
- Ability to use PC with Microsoft Office products is required. (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes in priority
- Math and analytical skills
- Desire and willingness to learn current GxP to strive for compliance. Any GxP Knowledge is a plus
- Experience in high volume manufacturing environment preferred
- Chemical Analytical equipment repair and troubleshooting is a plus
- Work experience in Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices industries is a plus
- Flexibility to work a shift as defined by manufacturing schedules
The anticipated salary range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00 per hour. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.
The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
- You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
- You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
- We offer comprehensive medical plansand HSA/FSAoptions.
- Fertility & family planning assistance.
- A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
- Retirement contributions.
- Holidays & Paid Time Off.
See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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