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We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach-one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.\nCompounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.\nWe're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.\nMission:\nStrive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.\nLocation: Alachua FL (onsite Monday - Friday)\nSalary: $105,000 - $117,000\nDepartment: Automation / Engineering\nReports To: Director of Facilities & Engineering\nPosition Summary\nThe Automation Engineer (BMS) is responsible for the design, implementation, programming, and maintenance of the Building Management System (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical facility. This role ensures that critical HVAC systems, utility plants, and cleanroom environments (temperature, humidity, and differential pressure) are controlled and monitored in strict accordance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nSystem Design & Programming\nDesign, program, and commission PLC, DDC, and SCADA-based control logic for facility utilities (Chillers, Boilers, AHUs, and Clean Utilities).\nManage the BMS/EMS Architecture, ensuring robust communication between field devices (sensors, actuators) and the centralized server.\nDevelop and maintain Graphics/HMI screens that provide clear, real-time visualization of facility health for the Facilities team.\n2. GMP Compliance & Data Integrity\nEnsure the BMS/EMS remains in a Validated State by strictly adhering to GAMP 5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.\nMaintain the system's Audit Trail and user access levels to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.\nLead the technical investigation for \"Environmental Excursions\" (e.g., when a cleanroom goes out of pressure spec), identifying the root cause in the control logic or hardware.\n3. Validation & Lifecycle Management\nAuthor and execute Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Software Design Specifications (SDS).\nPartner with the Validation department to draft and execute IQ/OQ protocols for software upgrades and new hardware installations.\nManage the Backup and Disaster Recovery plan for all automation databases.\n4. Operational Support & Maintenance\nProvide Tier 2/3 technical support for complex system failures that the maintenance team cannot resolve.\nManage automation vendors (e.g., Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, or Schneider Electric) during service visits and system upgrades.\nPerform periodic \"Loop Tuning\" and sensor calibration verification to ensure system stability and energy efficiency.\nQualifications & Skills\nEducation: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.\n Experience: 3-5+ years in Automation or Controls Engineering specifically within a GMP environment (Pharma/Biotech).\nTechnical Knowledge:Expertise in common BMS platforms: Siemens Desigo/Apogee, Honeywell EBI, Johnson Controls Metasys, or Schneider EcoStruxure.\nProficiency in communication protocols: BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.\nStrong understanding of HVAC sequences of operation for ISO-classified cleanrooms.\n\n Skills: Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs; experience with change control management in a quality-driven environment.\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nSystem Uptime: Maintenance of the EMS/BMS to prevent data loss or monitoring gaps.\nCompliance: Successful completion of periodic system reviews and zero overdue audit trail reviews.\nProject Delivery: Implementation of logic updates or new hardware within defined maintenance windows.\nWork Environment:\nThis position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. This role also requires the following:\nMust adhere to strict Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and NIOSH hazardous drug protocols when weighing, compounding, or packaging Schedule III hormones and other potent endocrine-disrupting compounds.\nRequired to wear specialized PPE, including respirators and full-body protective suits, for extended periods. Candidates must be medically cleared to wear a respirator and pass standard fit-testing prior to handling active pharmaceutical ingredients.\nWillingness to comply with ongoing medical monitoring, including baseline and periodic hormone level testing as part of our commitment to employee health and workplace safety.\nAnnual Salary\n$105,000—$117,000 USD\nJoin Us in Making an Impact:\nAt Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.\nBenefits/ Perks:\nStrive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:\nEmployer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date\nFree Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider\nPaid time off\nSick time\nFSA and HSA options\nParental leave\n401(k) with employer matching\nLife insurance\nVision and dental insurance\nVeterinary insurance\nCulture:\nCulture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.\nEEO:\nStrive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.\nDisclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. 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