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Working at a biotech startup often means taking on a wide variety of responsibilities, as teams are usually small and roles can be less narrowly defined than at established companies. You may regularly transition between lab research, project management, and business development tasks, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Limited resources, tight deadlines, and the pressure to rapidly produce results are common, but these challenges also provide opportunities for accelerated learning and career advancement. Many employees find the collaborative, innovative atmosphere and the ability to make a tangible impact particularly fulfilling in this setting.

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Maintenance Technician

Simtra BioPharma Solutions

Bloomington, IN โ€ข On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization. ย 

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. ย As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. ย We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.ย  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

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Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN - We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER - We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams-so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT - We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence,ย fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT - We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make - taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.


This role:

The Maintenance Technician (production, utilities, facilities) works as a key member of a high-performance team responsible for supporting daily manufacturing, utilities, and inspection & packaging operations in a pharmaceutical production environment. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facilities.

Responsibilities:


Routine and non-routine checks and electrical/mechanical repair of production, utilities, and packaging & inspection equipment failures
Troubleshoot and preventive maintenance
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects
Develop, monitor, and perform preventative maintenance procedures
Review and track equipment component failures and help make recommendations for increased long-term reliability
Maintain appropriate equipment documentation and change control according to internal procedures
Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development
Installation and startup of new equipment

Required qualifications:


Must have a high school diploma or GED (Technical Associates degree preferred)
2-5 years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
5-8 years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment - SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
8+ years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment and leadership/supervisory experience - LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Preferred experience in aseptic manufacturing environment
Preferred HVAC/welding certification
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)

Physical / Safety Requirements:


Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
May be required to stand for over 4 hours per day
Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
Must be able to wear personal protective as required.
Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment and hand tools is required
Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas, as needed.

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]:

  • Day One Benefits
    • Medical & Dental Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance
      • Spouse Life Insurance
      • Child Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
    • Time Off Program
      • Paid Holidays
      • Paid Time Off
      • Paid Parental Leave and more
    • Adoption Reimbursement Program
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Community and Volunteer Service Program
    • Employee Ownership Plan
  • Additional Benefits
    • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • ย Voluntary Insurance Benefits
      • Vision Coverage
      • Accident
      • Critical Illness
      • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
      • Identity Theft Protection
      • Legal and more
    • Onsite Campus Amenities
      • Workout Facility
      • Cafeteria
      • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26


Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.ย  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.ย  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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