Lyophilization Maintenance Technician

This position is eligible for a signon bonus pending the candidates experience.

Under limited supervision the Technician III Process Maintenance executes advanced maintenance activities for assigned vaccine manufacturing equipment such as: cell culture and fermentation tanks pumps chromatography skids ultrafiltration skids centrifuges CIP / COP units glass washers autoclaves freeze dryers depyrogenation ovens/tunnels vial fillers highspeed labeling and packaging systems and other equipment. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim you will actively contribute to the discovery development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment meaningful work diversity and inclusion mobility networking and worklife balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheims high regard for our employees.

• Executes proper Housekeeping activities routinely in all work areas at end of shift.
• Maintains an upto date spare parts inventory system for equipment/systems within area of responsibility.
• Completes all work in accordance with CFRs cGMPs SOPs and job plans as assigned.
• Develops and Revises SOPs or job plans/work plans for related areas.
• Assists in the development of detailed individual training program to increase knowledge of assigned maintenance and operation fields and other areas of the plant as needed.
• Ensures work is completed in accordance with CFRs cGMPs SOPs job plans and corporate policies.
• Performs accurate trouble shooting of equipment/system events and contributes to detailed Failure Analysis to uncover root cause.
• Assists as required outside contractors performing projects or supplementing work force.
• Contributes to crossfunctional equipment improvement teams focusing on performance and reliability.
• Demonstrates a visible & tangible commitment to HSE Lean Principles and other corporate initiatives in all workrelated activities.
• Handles additionally assigned duties & projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.
• Works in accordance with the Athens Site policies and procedures.
• 2nd Shift: Wed Sat 2:00PM 12:30 AM
• Signon Bonus Eligible
• Relocation assistance available

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) year combination of education training and experience in one or more of the following fields: Utility Operations/Maintenance Process Equipment Maintenance Control Systems HVAC Operations/Maintenance and/or Fire Systems Maintenance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making skills.
• Knowledge of Processes Systems and Resources.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience with vacuum systems refrigeration freeze dyer / lyophilizartion controls etc. preferred.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and postoffer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older