Facility Technician

Facility Technician

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.

The Facility Technician will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of Facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other associated systems. Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing and laboratory equipment. Supports process improvement initiatives and capital projects.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repair work on facility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management/control, and other installed systems and associated equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Understand equipment and methods of operation, including but not limited to: manufacturing/process equipment, BMS/BAS, fire/life safety, purified water, environmental monitoring, and other systems.
• Support Capital Projects and Facility Expansion initiatives
• Support afterhours facility needs and activities as required.
• Support investigations and corrective/preventative actions of deviations/non-conformances
• Maintain compliance to all applicable ordinances, codes and regulations.
• Comply with safety procedures and requirements including LOTO procedures, documentation and hazard materials control.
• Coordinate and supervise services given by vendor and suppliers.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing/laboratory setting
• EPA Section 608 certification to work on refrigerant systems (preferred).
• Special boiler operating licence or greater is preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, pharmaceutical strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to solve complex problems, to properly assess risks, and make decisions accordingly.
• Experience working with manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Experience working in clean room environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel

Required Competencies:

• Ability to work with manufacturing and process engineers to report and resolve system level equipment failures.
• Self-starter
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Follow procedures as written.
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
• Resourceful and flexible in finding ways around constraints.
• Foster cooperation and positive interpersonal relationship with group members

Ferring + you At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry's most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Our Compensation and Benefits At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, 40 hours of sick time, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 112.5 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 150 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 12 to 13 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer 26 weeks of paid parental leave, learn more about the parental leave offering in our benefits package here. Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Location:

Roseville, Minnesota