Automation Technician, 3rd Shift

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications – positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities.

Our goal is simple–do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles.

The Automation Technician, Chemical Operations will maintain, troubleshoot and repair Fluid Handling Systems (FHS). Autoclaves, Lyophilizers, Isolator Generators, Liquid Nitrogen Systems, Control Rate Freezers and Cryo-Tanks. Incumbent must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a cGMP environment. Good safety and documentation practices are essential to this position.

The Automation Technician, Chemical Operations will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the systems mentioned above by performing task such as: steam sterilization, chemical batching, documenting system and chemical waste handling. This position also requires participation on teams in order to develop and implement new process and process improvements that are chemical, electrical, and mechanical in nature. The incumbent is expected to cover open shifts which may extend their normal workday and or work weekends as required. The individual must be able to work with their team to provide 24 hours a day 7 days a week support.

The incumbent must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in order to execute preventive and corrective maintenance of electrochemical systems. A working knowledge of chemical distribution loops, tanks, pumps, sterilizing filters, valves, instrumentation, PLC and other critical system components.

Schedule: Sunday to Friday Morning - 11:00pm to 7:00am

Saturday & Sunday maintenance activities on rotating schedule

Starting Pay: $28.42 p/h 

• Maintain a safe and clean manufacturing operation adhering to cGMP, environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Accurately document all work activities according to current procedures. Examples to include but are not limited to: preventive maintenance records, corrective maintenance records, steam sterilization documentation, chemical batch records, chemical waste records.
• Perform system sterilizations, chemical batching/sampling, nitrogen tank change-outs, chemical waste handling, preventive and unscheduled maintenance, and maintenance of spare parts inventory.
• Monitor and address freezers and refrigerators alarms throughout the facility and accurately document the root cause of each alarm.
• Transport and deliver chemical drums and equipment to various areas using drum hand truck, forklift, and/or cart.
• Coordinate maintenance and calibration vendors as required for emergency and scheduled service.
• Working knowledge of plant utilities (electrical, steam, compressed air, N2, etc.) and ability to change pressurized cylinders and set-up/break down equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must pay strict attention to detail and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain the chemical inventory and chemical waste in accordance with MTF policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the implementation of process improvement projects and contribute technical support to project teams.
• Must be able to efficiently prioritize work based on the needs of our internal customers and be willing to work overtime as needed.
• The Automation Technician, Chemical Operations is required to provide On-Call support as needed. On-Call support is on a rotating basis and will be shared with other Automation Technician, Chemical Operations.
• Maintain gowning and gloving qualifications for entry into cleanrooms.
• Enter cleanrooms as necessary in order to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance related challenges.
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma / G.E.D 
• Minimum, 2 years experience in an electro-mechanical role

At MTF Biologics we provide comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, and financial health.

• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., EAP, Pet Insurance, Legal, home and auto insurance)
• Sword Health (at home Physical Therapy)