Engineering TechnicianPosition Summary:Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy is a growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with an internationally recognized tradition of quality and service. Catalent provides process development and GMP manufacturing services for Phase I/II clinical trials to industry leaders as well as innovative start-ups utilizing novel technologies to produce state-of-the-art vaccines and therapies for people when they are most in need. As a Catalent employee, you will actively contribute to the delivery of our services and products to our customers and their patients.Catalent Pharma Solutions in Harmans, MD is hiring an Engineering Technician who is responsible to provide technical support to GMP manufacturing/testing operations for Phase I/II bulk, Phase III and finished biologics in our multi-product facility in Harmans, MD. The Engineering Technician will report to the Manager – Process Engineering, and will be responsible for the overall facilities including executing the preventative maintenance, repairs, and installation of process equipment.This is a full-time on-site overnight role. The core hours for this position are 7:00PM-7:00AM Week 1 Thursday – Saturday, Week 2 Wednesday – Saturday.Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.The Role
Analyze and develop engineering solutions to maintenance, continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, and failure investigations for manufacturing equipment/systems and instrumentation;
Work independently on assigned projects and collaboratively in a multi-functional team environment supporting day-to-day manufacturing schedules and operations;
Drawing upon seasoned mechanical and electrical experience, will engage in hands-on work troubleshooting and lead the repairing of bioprocess equipment. Equipment includes fermenters, bioreactors, centrifuges, tangential flow filtration systems, chromatography systems, incubators, BSCs, controlled temperature units, and laboratory equipment;
Work within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to complete preventive and responsive maintenance work orders;
Work within manual and electronic engineering documentation systems to maintain engineering drawings and equipment history files;
Work with subcontractors and vendors as needed on equipment preventive maintenance, calibrations, and repairs;
Assist in maintaining PM programs for the bioprocess equipment and instrumentation. This includes generating PM SOPs/records, establishing PM frequencies, specifying spare parts and recommending/maintaining inventory levels;
Work with equipment vendors and Catalent’s purchasing department to quote/purchase/procure equipment parts and instrumentation;
Develop job aids, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides for performing of routine maintenance and repairs. Will be responsible for generating and updating documentation throughout the life cycle of the equipment;
Work in cleanrooms that requires full gowning (tyvek coverall, gloves, hair cover, shoe covers.);
All other duties as assigned;
The Candidate
High School Diploma required; Associates/Bachelors degree preferred;
Three years or more of related work experience required, specifically in GMP / Bio-Pharma maintenance and/or engineering experience;
Clean room experience or experience in a similar GMP / FDA regulated industry;
Must demonstrate abilities in mechanical/electrical repairs and maintenance;
Automation and controls operation, repairs and maintenance are preferred;
Requires basic math and computer skills (eg. Word and Excel);
Positive, professional attitude toward work and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors and to contribute to a project team;
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;
The Pay
The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $58,240 - $80,080. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states
Why you should join Catalent:
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Diverse, inclusive culture
Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Community engagement and green initiatives
Generous 401K match
Company match on donations to organizations
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness
Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories
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.personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.Visit Catalent Careers (https://careers.catalent.com/us/en) to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE (https://cdn.catalent.com/files/legal/CCPA-Privacy-Notice-at-Collection-for-California-Employees-and-Applicants-English.pdf) .
