Job Description

Position Scope:

The Senior Maintenance Technician performs preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of complex utility systems within a GMP manufacturing facility. Equipment includes but is not limited to; HVAC-R, steam boilers, cold rooms, compressed air and gas systems, Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Water for Injection (WFI) systems, wastewater treatment, clean steam generation and process/chilled water systems. 

The Senior Maintenance Technician will also perform corrective and preventive maintenance on manufacturing and process equipment specific to a GMP manufacturing facility, such as Bioreactors, filling machines, chromatography columns autoclaves, glass washers and packaging equipment. 

The Senior Maintenance Technician must be able to interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications to effectively perform troubleshooting and repair activities. This role will be responsible for training junior technicians as well as providing support for new equipment and plant system installations as necessary. 

Strategic Focus Areas:

• Ensure that all facilities and maintenance activities are performed in accordance with current internal and external requirements for safety, quality, regulatory environmental, and compliance standards
• Commit to continuous improvement through the identification and implementation of new ideas that positively impact a segment or area of the organization and its overall performance 
• Collaboratively work to resolve issues and improve overall organizational performance

Specific Tactical Responsibilities:

• Perform and document all corrective and preventative maintenance activities performed on GMP facility equipment and/or systems in accordance with GDP requirements
• Respond to emergency service calls and resolve identified issues in a timely manner and in accordance with all safety, quality and compliance requirements
• Assist in the design, installation, and qualification of new facility equipment and systems as applicable to your level of expertise
• Participate in cross functional teams created to perform investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA creation or improvement opportunities as needed and appropriate for your area of expertise
• Engage in and contribute to the organization’s Reliability program as a subject matter expert in your skill and knowledge areas    
• Obtain and maintain gown certification for clean room entry 
• Perform weekend walkthrough duties according to schedule
• Participate in an On-Call rotation for off hour facility emergencies
• Ensure that all required quality and safety training is completed on time and current

Job Complexity:

This job requires a level of technical proficiency in multiple skill areas and the ability to interpret complex information to support our facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May act as a team leader or facilitator

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working in a cGMP environment or equivalent experience
• Experience working independently with little to no supervision 

Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Experience working for a maintenance organization in a CGMP 
• Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment 
• Licensure in any of the other following areas:  Wastewater Treatment, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning or Electrician.

• Ability to work autonomously, effectively manage time to achieve goals and objectives
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with CMMS system for tracking maintenance work orders.

The salary range provided is based on the Company’s reasonable estimate of the base salary pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual base pay is determined by several factors relevant to the position, including skills, competencies, experience, education, and geographic location. Anika also offers a discretionary bonus program for all full-time employees, comprehensive healthcare benefits, health savings account, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match which includes immediate vesting, employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount, accrued paid time off, additional long-term incentives including stock awards, and much more. At Anika, we take pride in offering robust Total Rewards, inclusive of market-leading benefits to meet our employees where they are in their career and in life. 

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Anika reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, subject to applicable law.