Instrumentation and Equipment Specialist

Instrumentation and Equipment Specialist - Permanent - Philadelphia, PA

Proclinical is working alongside a biotech company seeking an Instrumentation and Equipment Specialist for a role in Philadelphia, PA. This position focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting various systems and instruments within a gene therapy and biotechnology environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will ensure the proper functioning of equipment and systems critical to gene therapy and biotechnology operations.

Skills & Requirements:

• Experience in instrumentation and equipment maintenance in a GMP environment.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (Blue Mountain).
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems and Environmental Monitoring Systems (Siemens Desigo or Insight).
• Ability to wear appropriate clean room attire and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

The Instrumentation and Equipment Specialist's responsibilities will be:

• Perform preventative, routine, and corrective maintenance of CTU's, process utility systems, and manufacturing/laboratory instruments.
• Calibrate, adjust, and maintain measuring and indicating instruments to conform to set standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC's, HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of the facility, equipment, and systems.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to alarms from the BMS/QEMS.
• Utilize a wide range of standards, including temperature, relative humidity, differential pressure, CO2, flow, conductivity, resistivity, speed, time, pressure, and weight.
• Support Metrology in investigating OOT events using root cause analysis and technical knowledge.
• Read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings.
• Write incident/deviation reports, perform root cause analyses, and identify corrective actions.
• Execute work order requests and ensure compliance with building codes.
• Coordinate with external vendors for equipment service and repair.
• Provide "On-Call" support as needed.
• Adhere to core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Comply with Safety SOPs, SDS sheets, and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA regulations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Anderson Maldonado at Write an email

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