Senior Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance Technician
United States - California - San DimasUnited States - California - La Verne

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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Job Description


Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of maintenance systems, methods and procedures.
  
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety regulations.
  
• Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Is able to recognize deviation from accepted practice and troubleshoot
  
• Has automation and control experience.
  

Specific Education and Experience requirements:

• 6+ years of relevant experience and a high school diploma
  
• Prior experience in a cGMP related industry is required
  

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  
• Performs installation, maintenance and repairs of line manufacturing equipment.
  
• Locates and diagnoses failure, replaces defective components and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals and verbal and/or written instructions.
  
• Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.
  
• Uses a variety of hand, power and test tools and equipment.
  
• Provides general maintenance support as designated by supervisor to include any or all of the following areas: Process equipment; HVAC equipment; Purified Water; Packaging Equipment.
  
• Coordinates maintenance on critical systems/equipment with supervisor.
  
• Performs multi-shift work as required.
  
• Assists with root cause analysis and the investigation of specification deviations.
  
• May be required to perform the duties of Maintenance Tech I and Tech II as required by supervisor.
  
• Required to respond to emergency notifications via phone. Metrology
  
• May be required to perform calibrations per Metrology procedure as designated by Supervisor.
  
• Calibration responsibilities may include: temperature; pressure differential room pressures; chart recorders; freezers/refrigerators; incubators; HVAC.
  
• Creates and/or revises standard operating procedures for calibrations and/or operations as required.
  

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

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