A Instrumentation Technician is needed for a Swiss multinational manufacturing company for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and nutrition sectors, in the Vacaville, CA area. The role supports the maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) systems in a GMP manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment reliability, compliance, and data integrity while collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams.
location: Vacaville, California
job type: Contract
salary: $32.62 - 45.67 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Ensure assigned PAT systems on the manufacturing floor are fit for purpose and ready for use.
- Perform routine maintenance and document activities in SAP.
- Troubleshoot and investigate unplanned equipment-related events.
- Communicate with vendors and escort them on site for issue resolution.
- Drive reliability improvements and implement planned equipment changes.
- Support deployment of new PAT systems while maintaining existing systems.
- Spend approximately 75% of time gowned in GMP manufacturing space.
Cell counters and metabolite analyzers:
- Roche Cedex Bio
- Cedex HiRes
- Cobas b 221
- YSI 2900 Biochemistry Analyzer
- Nova BioProfile FLEX2
- Advanced Instruments OsmoTech XT and Osmometer 3250
- Endress+Hauser Raman
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Analytical Science (required).
- Experience with analytical systems, especially in GMP manufacturing or QC lab settings.
- Familiarity with data integrity principles.
- strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- General understanding of biotech-related analytical methods.
- Skilled in data analysis, instrument troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Capable of strategic thinking and converting strategies into action plans.
- Proven decision-making skills, especially in resource allocation and scheduling.
- Demonstrates accountability, results orientation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Work involves chemical compounds (e.g., acids, bases, toxins).
- Frequent use of a wide variety of instruments and process devices.
- Responsible for repairing, calibrating, and replacing instruments.
- Focus on cost-effective repairs while maintaining quality.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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