Job Description

General Summary:

The Facilities GXP Senior Technician II is responsible for maintaining and documenting specific Vertex GxP facility, manufacturing, and R&D lab equipment maintenance through its entire life cycle from installation through decommissioning. The Facilities GXP Senior Technician II works directly with the end users, vendors and Quality Assurance to support GMP API and OSD manufacturing operations through the troubleshooting of operational issues and preventive and corrective maintenance, qualification and calibration of all assets identified as part of the equipment maintenance program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes corrective and preventive maintenance related to specific oral solid dosage manufacturing equipment and qualified utilities including work methods, procedures and documentation within a validated CMMS system
• Oversees and escorts non-resident contractors and suppliers to execute corrective and preventive maintenance
• Investigates opportunities for improvement and implements best practices
• Reviews and approves vendor documentation to ensure that accurate, concise documentation is submitted and meets all the requirements of GMP's and internal SOP's
• Provides technical support for troubleshooting, improving, or optimizing ongoing facility and manufacturing operations
• Works with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to effectively execute required maintenance, calibration and qualification activities

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and plumbing equipment and tools
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and without direct supervision while seamlessly integrating into a team atmosphere
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience with operating EMS, BMS & CMMS systems
• Physical abilities include but not limited to, lifting objects up to 50lbs, able to be on feet all day, climb steps and ladders as required by job, wear PPE to include respiratory protection
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Understands FMECA and RCA and their application in an industrial environment
• Technical certification(s) or licensure within industry recognized areas, i.e. trade license (Journeyman or higher)
• AS in Engineering Technology or related field preferred, not required
• Knowledge of NFPA standards

Education and Experience:

• High school or secondary school diploma
• Master or Journeyman Electrician License
• Requires 4 years of experience working with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, specifically, oral solid dosage equipment, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

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Pay Range:

$38 - $57

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

On-Site Designated

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.  

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]