Facilities Technician III

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Job Summary

Join our team in Bothell, WA as a Facilities Maintenance Technician III and be a vital part of ensuring smooth operation of our sites. You will maintain and improve preventative maintenance programs for buildings, equipment, utilities, and systems critical to our manufacturing success. This hands-on role supports clinical and commercial manufacturing with a focus on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Location: Bothell, WA

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, day shift

Compensation: $28.70 – $39.50 per hour

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as steam boilers, HVAC systems, pumps, pneumatic valves, fire sprinkler systems, compressed air/vacuum systems, and other facility utilities supporting manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair complex instrumentation on laboratory and facility systems in line with manufacturer specifications and AGC Biologics SOPs.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety SOPs and wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Support facility fit and finish on campus to maintain inspection readiness and general upkeep.
• Complete maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance tasks within scheduled timeframes.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and training documentation accurately using the CMMS and Document Management Systems.
• Assist during regulatory and internal audits/inspections, adhering to good documentation practices.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to obtain maintenance quotes and ensure work complies with AGC policies and facility standards.
• Help review and develop Maintenance Department procedures.
• Assist with investigations and documentation for quality events related to the facility.
• Provide training, coaching, and technical direction to junior maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including FDA, OSHA, and CFR.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of maintenance for utility systems including emergency generators, fire systems, boilers, vacuum pumps, incubators, analytical and lab equipment, process tanks, and facility construction.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills applied to technical maintenance challenges.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CMMS software such as Blue Mountain or similar is desirable.
• Ability to independently manage moderately complex assignments with sound judgment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, building automation controls, PLCs, root cause analysis, biotechnology, pharmaceutical utilities, and facility repairs preferred.
• Familiarity with cGMP documentation requirements is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics with support as needed.
• Comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated professionalism, customer service orientation, and teamwork.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree or vocational training in mechanical or electrical disciplines preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of maintenance experience, ideally in cGMP, FDA-regulated, or biotech manufacturing environments.
• Experience with startup and commissioning of cGMP facilities preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and stretch for extended periods.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and stairs of various heights.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, noisy, and outdoor environments as needed.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 45 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
  
  

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.