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Facilities Technician (1st Shift)

Astrix
Piscataway, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/10/2027
Pay Rate Low: 35.00 | Pay Rate High: 40.00

Facilities Technician

  • Shift: 1st
  • Pay: $35-40/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a Facilities Technician that will be responsible for maintaining and supporting facility and equipment operations within a GMP biotechnology manufacturing environment. The technician will perform both preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure compliance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and emergency maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC, boilers, chillers, air compressors, and cold storage units (freezers, refrigerators, incubators).
  • Monitor and maintain building utilities and environmental control systems to support GMP production areas.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and calibration checks on bioreactors, shakers, centrifuges, pumps, and supporting lab or process equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and system issues to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Support installation, qualification, and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment and utilities.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with GMP, SOPs, and company policies.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure compliance and equipment readiness.
  • Participate in after-hours or weekend on-call rotations as needed to support 24/7 facility operations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum High School Diploma required.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in facilities or equipment maintenance within a GMP-regulated biotech, biopharma, or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Hands-on experience with HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, and cold storage equipment.
  • Strong working knowledge of bioreactors, shakers, and related laboratory/process systems.
  • Familiarity with GMP documentation, calibration, and validation principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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Salary : $35 - $40

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