Instrumentation Technician II (Onsite)

INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN II (ONSITE)

Partner Therapeutics is a commercial biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients with cancer and other serious diseases. Our dedicated team brings a rigorous approach to science, establishes deep partnerships with medical and scientific communities, and works tirelessly to expand potential treatment options and address unmet medical needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instrumentation Technician II is a motivated self-starter, working under general direction, who is responsible for supporting the installation, troubleshooting, and corrective/preventative maintenance and calibration of site-wide instrumentation equipment to maintain operations in the cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), non-GMP facilities, and lab spaces. This position is an onsite role requiring an onsite presence 4 days per week (Mon - Thu or Tue - Fri, 10 hours per day) at our Lynnwood, WA plant which is a cGMP production scale manufacturing facility for our product, Leukine (sargramostim), a therapeutic glycoprotein.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works cross-functionally with customer groups throughout the Company to provide maintenance, project, and continuous improvement support for Company assets throughout the asset lifecycle, providing responsive customer support and positive customer satisfaction.
• Supports the calibration activities, using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable standards, of the site utility equipment to include Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, electronic control systems, refrigeration systems, power generation and electrical distribution systems, compressed air generation and distribution systems, high pressure gas storage and distribution systems, pure water generation and distribution systems, wastewater treatment systems, steam generation and distribution systems, and/or other biotech/pharmaceutical utilities.
• Supports scheduling and coordinating system inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance, and other services provided by contractors, as necessary.
• Interprets drawings, layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications involved in the planning and performance of calibration, maintenance and repairs.
• Additional responsibilities include performing calibration, preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing process related equipment such as control equipment for vessels, agitators/mixers, chromatography columns, autoclaves, glass washers, and various sanitary design pumps and valves within a cleanroom environment.
• Uses the Asset Management System (AMS) database and other applicable data repositories while following cGMP standards and procedures to accurately document the operation and maintenance of equipment and systems in the cGMP production environment.
• Alternates performing periodic facility inspection and log taking responsibilities with team members.
• Supplies information and technical data for securing spare parts for the above-listed systems.
• Adheres to all applicable regulations and requirements including compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures ("SOPs"), GMP, Health and Safety, WISHA/OSHA, regulatory compliance, Company policies, and employment-related laws and statutes.
• Successfully completes all mandatory Safety, Quality, and other Compliance training within required timeframes.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Partners may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Required:

• Current knowledge of or skilled in the following:
• Technical troubleshooting flow paths and techniques
• Calibration, preventive and corrective maintenance experience on industrial, process, and lab instrumentation equipment
• Proven understanding of general safety practices (i.e., Lock out Tag Out {LOTO})
• AMS usage (i.e. Maximo, BMRAM)
• Knowledge of NIST standards of practice and guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation equipment calibration, assemblies and gages.
• Capable and willing to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent soft skills including a bias towards action, the ability and willingness to give and receive constructive feedback, is comfortable working within a diverse team and across multiple functions, exhibits a consistently constructive attitude, and is adaptable and at ease with handling unexpected challenges.
• Software skills essential including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability and willingness to adopt other job-specific applications will be necessary.
• English language skills, both oral and written, are required for this highly collaborative role.
• Willingness and ability to clearly express opinions and ask questions.
• Comfortable actively participating in cross-functional meetings.

Preferred:

• Current knowledge of or skilled in the following areas:
• General control system calibration, maintenance and operation
• Electronic and control system troubleshooting
• Knowledge of PLC control, VFD operations
• Standards and guidance associated with industrial fields such as ASME, IEEE, ISO

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Required:

• Associate's degree in engineering, technology or certificate in a trade program or related experience or 4+ years of experience working in an electronic/ instrumentation calibration, maintenance and repair trade.
• 2+ years of experience working in a highly regulated environment or in a cGMP Biotech/Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology or closely related subject

PTx is committed to the principles of competitive and pay equity for all of our Partners. The current pay range for this position is $70,000 - $97,400: Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Your salary will vary depending on several factors including your qualifications and experience.

In addition to medical, dental, vision, FSA/DCA, HRA, disability, and life insurance coverage, all full-time, regular Partners enjoy a casual, and Hybrid or Remote workplace program for many roles. We offer a terrific compensation/benefits/perks package which includes pre-IPO options, annual cash bonuses, 401k matching, free parking or Seattle-area ORCA pass, tuition assistance, plus rewards for achievement and contribution. To support a healthy work-life balance we also provide a gym subsidy, wellness participation programs, and a generous vacation, sick, and holiday paid time off program in addition to a paid shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

Partner Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.