Maintenance Technician

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$35.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Location: On-site in Raritan, NJ

Duration: 6 months to 1 year, with potential for permanent conversion

The Maintenance Technician will partner with various Technical Operations functions to support personalized cell therapy production through safe and compliant manufacturing operations in accordance with cGMP requirements. This individual will play a key role in the buildout and ramp‑up of clinical production and facility approval for a state‑of‑the‑art cell therapy facility, supporting commercial launch and sustained production.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, clean room HVAC, clean steam, cryogenic storage, and process equipment/systems.
• Apply expertise in plumbing, pipe fitting, millwright work, and mechanical systems.
• Perform minor upgrades and installations of facilities and systems.
• Conduct on‑site equipment and critical utilities maintenance, including support for manufacturing equipment projects, cost improvements, asset management, and reliability.
• Support facility project initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Maintain required licensing and certifications.
• Perform reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance with journeyman‑level expertise in at least one trade.
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Use CMMS systems and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, electrical systems, motors (up to 600V), and switch gear.
• Operate and maintain building automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, and sensors.
• Support quality events (Deviations, OOTs, Change Controls, RCA, FMEA).
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, DEA, and TSA regulations.
• Provide on‑call support and shift flexibility as needed.

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biological/Biochemical Science/Bioengineering or High School diploma with equivalent experience.
• Trade/Technical School Certification or military equivalent required.
• Minimum 4+ years in industrial manufacturing or regulated environments; cGMP cleanroom experience preferred.
• Proficiency in multiple crafts; HVAC and cleanroom maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems and working in aseptic, controlled environments.
• Strong knowledge of EHS and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with HVAC, automation systems, instrumentation, PLCs, VFDs, and electrical practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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