Equipment & Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Purpose

Primarily responsible for coordinating and executing the calibration of all VIVEX equipment. Ensures that calibrated equipment is operational, within calibration and accessible for all departments to minimize disruption and/or downtime.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Develops and implements calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement and performs technical analysis of measurement issues to ensure accuracy and precision.
2. Independently determines and performs operations required to calibrate and certify equipment maintaining traceability to NIST standards.
3. Installs, calibrates, repairs, and replaces measurement equipment and instrumentation installed in the facility.
4. Develop/Implement calibration procedures in order to continue to expand the internal calibration program at Vivex.
5. Coordinates all external calibrations and reviews all calibration documentation for completeness and accuracy.
6. Drafts IQ/OQ protocols for equipment as needed to ensure equipment meets operational requirements.
7. Execution of IQ/OQ’s and/or verifications of equipment as needed.
8. Support the department on maintaining the Equipment and Facilities SOP’s, Master Equipment List, Calibration Schedule and other procedures as needed for the uniformity and quality of operations and in keeping with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) and current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP’s).
9. Supports and assists with equipment repairs and maintenances in the department to ensure there is minimal downtime to operations.
10. Assist in the upkeep of the SMART metrics to improve the Equipment and Facilities’ performance.
11. Identifies and pursues opportunities to optimize effectiveness.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and a minimum of 1-2 years related experience preferred. PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) or other recognized formal calibration training preferred.

Qualifications include:

• Computer Processing
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Good documentation skills
• Written, Verbal and strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Working Conditions

Majority of the work is performed indoors. However, some work will be performed in tight spaces or in hard hat areas. The use of heavy machinery in enclosed areas can lead to a loud working environment.

Motor Vehicles Records (MVR) is required to be ran on an annual basis for insurance purposes for the use company vehicles for business purposes.

Physical Requirements

The ability to be able to lift boxes, equipment, and tools up to, but not limited to, 50 lbs.

The ability to be able to use hand trucks, pallet jacks, both manual/automatic and hand tools required for the job.

Direct Reports

No direct reports

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job any time.

VIVEX Biologics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

VIVEX Biologics, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job.