Process Technician - Mechanical
Core
Ensure reliability, performance, and operational readiness of mechanical manufacturing and support equipment in a GMP vaccine facility.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical process technician
Builds
Reliable 24/7 GMP manufacturing operations for mRNA vaccines
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing (mRNA vaccines)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical maintenance, complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, GMP compliance documentation, equipment coordination, safety protocols (LOTO), technical writing, structured problem solving
Preferred skills
sterile manufacturing experience, PLC controls understanding, digital maintenance tools
Technologies
autoclaves, washers, filling lines, isolators, TFF systems, chromatography columns, skids, mixers, stainless steel tanks, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pneumatic systems, vacuum systems, PLC controls
Responsibilities
Perform scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance on GMP/non-GMP equipment; diagnose mechanical issues and implement remediation plans; coordinate external contractors and specialist service providers; maintain cGMP documentation and compliance records; support 24/7 operations via rotating on-call roster; deliver training to colleagues; contribute to continuous improvement and digital maintenance initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC