Maintenance Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. Abzena scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Maintenance Technician is a critical member of the Facilities Maintenance team at Abzena and is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of GMP manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, facility systems, and supporting utilities. This hands-on role ensures equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness to support clinical and commercial manufacturing operations.
The Maintenance Technician works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Quality, Laboratory Operations, and Facilities to execute maintenance activities while maintaining compliance with cGMP requirements, Good Documentation Practices, and company procedures. The position supports both GMP and non-GMP operations and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems line diagrams and prints
Familiarity with servicing of equipment consisting of boilers, chillers, air compressors, deionized water generation, HVAC, piping distribution systems, generators, GMP suite maintenance, and building maintenance/upkeep
Support the daily Facilities and Engineering work flow through escorting and supervising contractors/vendors, performing equipment moves, handling equipment deliveries, transferring equipment/materials between offsite storage, and other tasks as assigned
Perform corrective maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and cGMP requirements when documenting maintenance activities.
Support equipment purchases such as uncrating, moving, installing, and connecting required plant utilities to the point of use
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process equipment failures.
Work may include systems repairs/modifications encompassing HVAC, VFD’s, piping/plumbing, lighting, flooring, drywall, grounds, painting, and other areas that are not noted
Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in accordance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
Support shutdown activities, equipment relocations, facility projects, and capital improvement initiatives.
Participate in the on-call rotation to support manufacturing and facility operations outside normal business hours.
Maintain F&E owned areas and ability to perform work in accordance with site expectations and pharmaceutical industry standards
Qualifications
1-3 years minimum experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, or equivalent highly regulated environment.
Supported maintenance activities within utility areas, labs, and classified cleanrooms with following gowning procedures and safety protocols
Supporting electrical/mechanical/facility installation projects
Experience with BMS/EMS systems
Experience using CMMS systems such as Blue Mountain, Maximo, Qualer, or equivalent
Strong electrical and mechanical capabilities/aptitude
Work collaboratively and productively across multiple site departments
Associate degree in Mechanical Technology, Electrical technology, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline