GxP Facilities Specialist

Job Description:

Company Overview

Founded over a decade ago, CRISPR Therapeutics is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious human diseases. The Company has evolved from a pioneering research-stage organization into an industry leader, marking a historic milestone with the approval of CASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel]), the world’s first CRISPR-based therapy, approved for eligible patients with sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. CRISPR Therapeutics is advancing a broad and diversified pipeline across hemoglobinopathies, cardiovascular, autoimmune, oncology, regenerative medicine and rare diseases. The Company continues to expand its leadership in gene editing through the development of SyNTase™ editing, a novel and proprietary gene-editing platform designed to enable precise, efficient, and scalable gene correction. To accelerate and expand its impact, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic collaborations with leading biopharmaceutical partners, including Vertex Pharmaceuticals. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California.

Position Summary

The role will be responsible for the day-to-day work of building and utility operations and repair, maintenance program execution, technician training and emergency response. Prior experience in GxP manufacturing environment shutdown support and execution, maintenance and repair of cGMP manufacturing facilities utility systems and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities to support process equipment and systems, in accordance with established procedures and/or approved practices.  Support efforts in developing remediation for follow-up and emergency work.
• Responsible for performing all work using all prescribed safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems and repair malfunctioning equipment.  Work with equipment owners/engineers and direct the performance of work by equipment vendors.
• Responsible for periodic inspections of equipment to ensure they are operating properly and safely.
• Assist with installation of equipment and write safety and maintenance procedures for new equipment.
• Must be able to effectively train equipment technicians.
• Must be able to lead troubleshooting activities to identify root cause and take immediate and appropriate action to implement the repair.
• Must be able to work with maintenance scheduling software to initiate, execute, and reconcile maintenance work orders.
• Respond to alarms and document activities in accordance with cGMP requirements. Working with equipment owners and develop remediation activities for alarms. 
• Proficient using Quality Management Software for CAPA exception initiation experience preferred.
• Must be able to assume a leadership role and effectively communication to Management when deemed necessary.
• Other duties as required.
• Provide “on-call” support on a rotating basis. Support regular 24-7 operation of facility and respond

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience performing process support equipment and plant utility maintenance, troubleshooting and repair required.
• 10+ years of experience working in a cGMP environment is required.
• Proven ability to effectively lead, influence and course correct as needed.
• Experience in installation of new equipment and systems, as well as, developing their maintenance SOPs.
• Experience interfacing with multiple external vendors.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong knowledge, troubleshooting skills and maintenance competence on GMP utilities and equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of controls and automation.
• Self-driven, independently motivated, data driven and excellent problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in use of CMMS and BMS systems. Experience with Blue Mountain and/or Alberio systems a plus
• Must be able to provide 24/7 off hours emergency coverage

Preferred qualifications

• Certificate or Associate’s degree in related field
• Industrial wastewater license
• HVAC/R certification
• Trades license

Competencies

• Collaborative – Openness, One Team
• Undaunted – Fearless, Can-do attitude
• Results Orientation – Delivering progress toward our mission. Sense of urgency in solving problems.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Proactive. Ownership mindset.

​Due to the nature of their work, our manufacturing and lab-based positions are located fully on-site.  

GxP Facilities Specialist: Base pay range of $90,000 to $96,000+ bonus, equity and benefits

The range provided is CRISPR Therapeutics’ reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, training, skills, and abilities.

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