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Job ID:
14099
Category:
Research Associate
Location:
6114 Nancy Ridge Dr Building D, San Diego, CA
Job Type:
On-site

Responsible to assist with the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repairs of the mechanical and utility systems associated with the STA San Diego and HDB facilities.  This includes the building HVAC and chiller systems, house vacuum pumps, compressed air system, liquid nitrogen tank and distribution system, electrical system, boiler system, laboratory and Kilo Lab fume hoods, and associated utilities/equipment in the Pilot Plant.  This may include assisting with maintenance/repairs as well as working with various external contractors and service providers.

Requirements

  • Performs minor dry wall, plumbing and building repairs.
  • Assists in moving furniture and equipment.
  • Performs daily checks of the various mechanical and utility systems associated with the STA San Diego facility.
  • Maintains emergency on-call services for the facility and responsible for communication with Security personnel.
  • Communicates with Lead Mechanic, Manager and Supervisor (Director of Pilot Plant Operations) and other colleagues to report routine events (i.e. equipment shutdown, impactful maintenance/testing, planned maintenance/calibration, etc.) and exceptional events (i.e. equipment operation issues, equipment out of calibration, etc.).
  • Works with contractors and vendors as needed for equipment and facility improvements, maintenance, operational adjustments, calibration, etc.
  • Interacts with Analytical Development, Chemical Development, EH&S, and Quality groups in an effective manner.
  • Orders spare parts and necessary repairs/maintenance needed for all facility-related equipment and systems.
  • Stays current in training to be competent in cGMP, EH&S, and Facilities procedures.
  • Works with Lead Mechanic to maintain maintenance and repairs for facility-related equipment to meet customer and business goals.
  • Ensures cGMP compliance of facility-related equipment.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years’ experience in facilities repairs.
  • Experience in minor electrical, plumbing and building maintenance.

 

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

  • Technical Skills / Knowledge:Demonstrate capability to learn maintenance and repair of facility-related mechanical equipment and utility systems.  Must be willing to work with and learn building HVAC and chiller systems, vacuum pumps, air compressors, electrical systems, boiler systems, and chemical fume hoods (not exhaustive list). 
  • Problem Solving:  Responsible for helping to provide input on trouble-shooting support for laboratory/Kilo Lab/Pilot Plant utilities/equipment.
  • Communication Skills: Effective communication (both oral and written) required to interact with mechanics, Analytical Development, Chemical Development, EH&S, and Quality to accomplish goals.
  • Technical skills: Drywall repair, minor plumbing moving office furniture and hanging white boards and shelves. Willing to learn and understand cGMP requirements for a facility.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
  • Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to hazardous materials (i.e. Chemicals).
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (i.e. lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves).
  • Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
  • Ability to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to Lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
  • Ability to push/pull 50 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
  • Ability to identify and distinguish colors
  • Ability to climb Ladders/Stairs/Scaffolding
  • Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing
  • Inside/outside working conditions

 

 Anticipated salary range: $24.32 to $30.00

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

 

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

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