Facilities Mechanic

The Facilities Mechanic is responsible for supporting the overall facilities operation in this GMP manufacturer of Phase I/II bulk biologics
Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy hires people with a passion to make a difference. Your expertise, coupled with our advanced technologies and collaboration with innovative pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare companies, will help bring life-enhancing products to the people you know and love. Your talents, ideas and passion are essential to our mission; to develop, manufacture and supply products that help people live better, healthier lives.
Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday 6am-6pm
The role:

• Operates and maintains utility systems - HVAC, clean steam generator, chiller, usp-water/DI water skids, plant steam boilers, air compressors
• Assists management writing operational protocol(s) and preventive maintenance and calibration
• Accurately completes/maintains all equipment logbooks and maintenance records
• Routinely troubleshoots/repairs laboratory and manufacturing equipment such as fermenters, pumps, filtration skids, freezers, etc.
• Participates in facility expansion, validation
• Recommends parts/supply purchases for equipment within the manufacturing/lab areas
• Works closely with manufacturing/lab staff to troubleshoot and repair equipment problems
• Works under general supervision to meet project goals
• Works closely with various departments at Catalent and offers assistance as needed
• Follows Catalent safety procedures, practices and cGMPs

The candidate:

• High School Diploma Required
• 3+ years' related experience (hospital, food, chemicals, biologics manufacturing, maintenance)
• Has basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing/R&D facility, supporting the GMP production of Phase I/II bulk Biologics
• Has basic math and computer skills (WORD, EXCEL) and must be familiar with building automation systems (BAS)
• Must obtain Grade 3 Stationary Engineer's License within the first year of service
• Good mechanical ability for equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Experience in working in an FDA regulated, cleanroom environment that requires full gowning (Tyvek coverall, gloves, hair cover, shoe covers)
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English (verbally and written)

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone's safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.
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