Maintenance Technician I

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three RD sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Legend Biotech is seeking a Maintenance Technician I as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ . Role Overview This position will be responsible for maintenance support and mechanical system operations for cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing on a modified second shift (approximately noon-8:30pm). This individual will partner with various Technical Operation functions in support of personalized cell therapy production through safe and compliant manufacturing operations according to cGMP requirements. This individual will support the organization in its build and ramp-up of clinical production and facility approval of a state of the art cell therapy facility for commercial launch and sustained production. The role will require technical expertise and troubleshooting ability to drive effective and robust production, testing and release of product to patients. Key Responsibilities Diagnoses, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, all types of HVAC, refrigeration, clean room HVAC, clean steam, cryogenic storage equipment and all types of process equipment and systems. Utilizes knowledge and experience in plumbing, HVAC, Clean room HVAC, refrigeration, pipefitting, and millwright activities associated with the related mechanical systems, utilities, and process equipment. Perform minor upgrades and installations of facilities and systems. Perform on-site equipment maintenance and critical utilities maintenance operations, and compliance. This includes but is not limited to: support to manufacturing equipment projects, cost-improvement initiatives, asset management, reliability, and business operations. Support facility project initiatives as needed. Maintain knowledge of and compliance to all applicable codes and regulations as required. Obtains and keeps current all required licensing and certifications associated with the job. Possesses experience and training in reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance of all mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration. plumbing/pipefitting areas with journeyman status in at least one Reads and interprets blueprints, PIDs, and drawings. Utilize good documentation practices (GDP) for all work performed on the CMMS system work orders. Completes all other work associated with the assignment working cooperatively with others. Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot, plan work and anticipate potential problems and take appropriate actions. Demonstrated ability to remove defective parts by dismantling equipment; using hoists, scissor lift and manlifts, and hand and power tools. Repair of instrumentation, electrical devices, circuits, and switchgear used in cGMP and non GMP systems. Investigate, troubleshoot, and provide repairs to equipment, instruments, instrumentation systems, electrical systems, controls, motors with voltages up to 600 volts. Operate, monitor, and maintain switchgear. Working knowledge of building automation systems, including PLC’s, HMI’s, sensors, and other components. Familiarit ... (truncated, view full listing at source)