Associate Engineer - Physical Monitoring (3rd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Join us as an Associate Engineer – Physical Monitoring (Third Shift)!

Join Abeona Therapeutics as an Associate Engineer – Physical Monitoring (Third Shift) and be a part of a mission-driven organization devoted to putting patients first. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that our cutting-edge health care solutions meet the highest quality standards. Collaborate with talented individuals dedicated to transforming lives through innovative therapies.

Work onsite Monday to Friday (some late or weekend work may be required) from 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM and contribute to impactful products that change peoples' lives. With a competitive salary of $71,500 to $77,000 per year (this range includes base salary and anticipated annual bonus), this position not only offers financial rewards, but also the opportunity to build your career in a supportive, collaborative, and values-focused environment. Once training has been completed and the employee transitions to the third shift hours, they will qualify for a shift differential added to the base salary.

You will have options to participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes options for Medical insurance to meet various individual/family needs, company covered basic Dental and Vision insurance (with additional coverage options), HSA and FSA options, a Lifestyle Spending Account, 401k options (with a company match program), and up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off per calendar year.

Oh, and snacks! We have healthy snacks and beverages, as well as a few good, old-fashioned sweets, so that you can keep those energy levels up throughout the day.

Abeona Therapeutics Inc.: Who We Are

Our Values: Patient First | Innovation | Integrity | Determination | Trust

Join us in making cure the new standard of care. At Abeona Therapeutics, we exist for our patients and their caregivers; their needs guide our decision-making. We challenge ourselves to think differently, move quickly, and deliver solutions. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and quality standards. We persevere with resilience and focus to achieve our mission. We build trust through humility, mutual appreciation, openness, and respect.

Your day-to-day as an Associate Engineer – Physical Monitoring (Third Shift)

As an Associate Engineer – Physical Monitoring (Third Shift) at Abeona Therapeutics, your day-to-day activities will focus on providing hands-on support in Engineering for alarm monitoring of the Building Management System and Environmental Monitoring System. This role will work closely with various departments throughout the company and be responsible for maintaining the overall GMP areas and equipment status on third shift. This role involves initiating Quality Events, assessing the impact of alarms, troubleshooting units, and resolving alarms related to equipment and the facility.

Your expertise will directly impact the quality and reliability of our therapeutic solutions, all while upholding our commitment to putting patients first. This position enables you to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of gene-based therapy solutions in a compliance-focused environment.

Schedule

The usual working hours for this role are Monday to Friday (some late or weekend work may be required) from 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Training will be completed on the first shift). Hours may be adjusted to adapt to business and patient needs.

Does this sound like you?

To thrive in this role, the right combination of experience, education, skills, and attitude is essential.

Strong expertise in the following is critical: being able to shift from independent work to collaboration from day-to-day as priorities shift or as tasks require. A solid background in engineering, mechanical aptitude, and a love of troubleshooting – to get to the heart of a problem and identify solutions is key. The right candidate possesses critical thinking skills, a detail-oriented approach, and a firm understanding of the importance of following SOPs and maintaining accurate documentation. Working third shift will require a strong degree of independence, self-reliance, and self-awareness – so you know when it's time to call the cavalry in for help.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform physical monitoring of incubators, refrigerators, freezers, and cryogenic units within clean space and quality control laboratories and monitor differential pressures, temperature, and humidity of clean rooms (ISO Class 7 and 8) to ensure they are maintained in a state of control.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from monitoring systems to identify trends and potential issues.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with units promptly to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of all monitoring activities.
• Issue Quality Events and collaborate with the owning department to assess the impact when alarms occur.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and report issues.
• Perform walk-throughs of facility checking the security of all inside doors and status of facility and equipment.
• Be gowned qualified to be able to trouble shoot or perform minor maintenance on equipment in ISO 7 and 8 areas.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, following all safety regulations.
• Assist Facilities with minor tasks.
• Availability to be on call or work overtime outside of regular business hours (weekends) as needed, i.e. for alarm monitoring or equipment breakdowns.

Required Qualifications

The knowledge and skills required to be successful in the role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to make decisions independently and react with minimal oversight.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Experience in a cGMP facility or similar regulated environment is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required. A normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20 is required. Occasional work in laboratory, cleanroom, or manufacturing environments may be required. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds is required. May require wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering GMP or lab areas. Occasional walking, standing, or climbing stairs within office or facility settings. Must be able to travel between company sites or to vendor locations, if needed.

Important Notes for Candidates:

Visa Sponsorship Not Currently Available

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• This is a career-path role that is not suitable for someone whose work authorization is temporary and based on optional practical training (OPT).
• Current or future H-1B sponsorship is not available for this role.

Additional Notes to Applicants:

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position and who successfully complete the initial stages of the selection process will be contacted.
• All applications will be reviewed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

EEOC Disclaimer

We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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