AstraZeneca

Senior Maintenance Technician

AstraZeneca$71K — $107K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6–10+ years in GMP biopharma or cell therapy maintenance, especially in cleanrooms.
  • High School Diploma/GED; associate degree or technical diploma in related fields preferred.
  • Expertise in HVAC for controlled environments and reading P&IDs/schematics.
  • Familiarity with cGMP, GDP, and utilities validation/qualification.
  • Experience with CMMS and BMS/EMS systems; comfortable with digital workflows.
  • Strong soft skills including communication, teamwork, and mentoring.
  • Knowledge of vibration/thermography basics and GxP coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on cleanroom HVAC and process equipment.
  • Operate and troubleshoot critical utilities like boilers and cooling systems.
  • Support cleanroom integrity through various environmental controls.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement CAPA processes.
  • Calibrate instruments and contribute to equipment qualification activities.
  • Document all maintenance work with impeccable Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Champion Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs and compliance.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs.
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and leaves.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with plan terms.
  • Eligibility for short-term bonuses and equity-based awards.
Full Job Description

There are 2 positions available, 1 for first and 1 for 2nd shifts:
1) First shifts are 5am-1:30pm and 7am-3:30pm
2) Second Shifts are 1pm-9:30pm and 2pm-10:30pm

You’ll lead maintenance execution, troubleshoot complex utilities and equipment, and mentor teammates—all while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.

What you’ll do:

​Preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance on cleanroom HVAC, BMS/EMS, process equipment (incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, freezers, pumps, single‑use systems), and critical utilities (clean steam, chilled water, gases, compressed air). Operate and troubleshoot boilers, steam generators, cooling towers/chillers, and water treatment systems. Support cleanroom integrity (HEPA, pressure differentials, temp/RH), lead root cause analysis and CAPA, calibrate instruments, and contribute to equipment qualification (URS/IQ/OQ/PQ). Own documentation in CMMS with impeccable GDP, and champion EHS (LOTO, permits, OSHA/NFPA 70E).

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience: 6–10+ years in GMP biopharma or cell therapy/ATMP maintenance, including cleanrooms and regulated utilities.

  • Education: High School Diploma/GED, associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance or equivalent military/apprenticeship training; or related field a plus.

  • Technical expertise: HVAC for controlled environments, clean steam/chilled water/process gases, electrical systems up to site-authorized voltage, reading P&IDs/schematics/single-line diagrams, basic PLC/HMI.

  • GMP savvy: cGMP, GDP, deviations/CAPA, validation/qualification for utilities.

  • Systems: CMMS, BMS/EMS; comfortable with digital workflows and e-logbooks.

  • Soft skills: Clear communication, teamwork, prioritization, and mentoring.

  • Nice to have: Vibration/thermography basics, manufacturer training on chillers/controls, GxP/cleanroom coursework, safety certifications.

  • Work environment: Cleanrooms and mechanical spaces; lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, wear PPE, and support an on-call rotation.

Why this role matters: Your expertise keeps our therapeutics on track—maintaining validated systems, driving reliability, and enabling patients to receive life-changing treatments.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us advance cell therapy with safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $71,749.60 - 107,624.40. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

12-Aug-2026

Closing Date

25-Aug-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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