Senior Metrology Technician (Days)

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World. 

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide. 

Position Summary

The Sr Metrology Technician performs, as needed, a variety of installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair duties on complex laboratory, process, and utility instrumentation, working closely with the Maintenance, Operations and Automation groups, in a primarily paperless work environment, following SOPs in a cGMP facility. This role works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations to management. Incumbents may determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, customer request, and corrective instrumentation work orders in support of the East Syracuse LOTTE biologics manufacturing facility.
• Perform instrumentation work on liquid level, temperature, pressure, liquid flow, gas flow, speed, control valves, I/P transducers, solenoids, PLC’s, distributed I/O systems, and other manufacturing and utility system instrumentation.
• Support commercial manufacturing through participation on 24x7 maintenance coverage model.
• Maintain assigned area of ownership within the facility to support inspection readiness and general facility upkeep for support of commercial manufacturing.
• Operate through electronic maintenance work order management system, with all documentation of work performed captured electronically.
• Operate within regulatory governed facility in regards to documentation management, training compliance, deviation management, procedure adherence, and corrective/preventative action implementation.
• Cross-train to support integrated mechanical maintenance, critical utilities, and instrumentation team.
• Assists in qualification activities related to instrumentation.
• Provides technical support as Metrology SME for engineering projects towards improvement of processing equipment, utilities, and facilities instrumentation.
• Provides qualified instruction (Train the Trainer Program) to perform departmental technical training.
• Review and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), Maximo Job plans, continuous improvement projects and calibration documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Operate as back-up to Facilities and Engineering Shift Supervisor on daily coordination as needed.

Education & Experience

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in an associate’s degree in electronics technology or equivalent training.
• A minimum of eight years of experience applying the knowledge, principles, and practices relevant to calibration and instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Prior evidence of successful participation on work teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected.
• Demonstrated ability with common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.
• Work experience where attention to detail and personal accountability were critical to success. 
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, customer focus, and professionalism.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrates strong safety mindset with emphasis on pre-task planning, safety procedure and permit adherence, and personal accountability for safety.
• Computer literate in Maximo or similar computer-based maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of both calibration and maintenance of instrumentation on biotech manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of ISA standards and the principles/practices relevant to calibration and instrumentation
• Thorough understanding of operating principles of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Knowledgeable in P&IDs control theories and techniques and have ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of basic relay ladder logic, programmable logic controllers, and distributed control systems.
• Knowledge of Device Net and Foundation Fieldbus instrumentation, Delta-V distributed control system, and Rosemount’s A.M.S. Software.

Physical Demands

This position involves physical activities such as lifting up to 50 lbs. without assistance, bending, twisting, crouching, kneeling, sitting, crawling, walking, climbing ladders, reaching, and repetitive use of hands and arms. The role also requires grasping, fine hand movements, use of foot controls, operating vibratory tools and vehicles, and having clear vision.

Work Environment

This position may require the employee to work in areas where chemical, biologic, and environmental risks are present. This position is located in a medium-scale manufacturing facility with classified areas requiring appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE). This role will require contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, acids and steam.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Operate as back-up to Facilities and Engineering Shift Supervisor on daily coordination as needed.

Travel

<5% travel required

Target Bonus

5%

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. 

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!