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The Sr. Maintenance Technician is accountable for driving results by directly supporting a wide range of service disciplines covering HVAC systems, black and clean utilities, electrical troubleshooting, mechanical equipment repair and general maintenance in an FDA registered pharmaceutical processing environment. The Sr. Maintenance Technician operates as a key team member in a highly technical schedule-based environment requiring experience related specifically to keeping production at a ready state. The Sr. Maintenance Technician applies critical thinking and considers all business impact aspects before taking job-related actions that could cause unwanted consequences such as loss of revenue, unsafe events, and other risks. The Sr. Maintenance Technician is able to apply independent judgment and perform in a small company environment, where rapid changes occur constantly.
On-Site Expectations:- 100% on-site position.
- 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
- On-call rotation required.
- Maintenance of Air Handlers, Chillers, Boilers, USP water systems and other utilities as assigned.
- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment such as mixers, blenders, tablet presses, encapsulation machines, packaging equipment etc. and records all necessary data as required and in accordance with Company SOP’s and cGMP’s to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- Installs and retrofits facilities equipment in accordance with Company SOP’s and cGMP’s.
- Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and qualification activities for critical facility systems.
- Performs necessary repairs to equipment and physical plant as required in a safe, clean, and efficient manner in response to maintenance work requests.
- Follows all Lock-Out/ Tag-Out procedures in accordance with Company SOP’s.
- Troubleshoots equipment as necessary, working with equipment owners, engineers, and equipment vendors. Involved in developing solutions for equipment issues.
- Takes lead on tasks (performing and delegating) and makes critical contribution to the performance of the team.
- Ensures Maintenance Management is informed of all developments on a routine basis.
- Completes required paperwork and documentation, work orders and GMP documents in a clear, accurate and in a timely manner. Develop and encourage good interpersonal working relationships among Facilities staff and with other customer departments (internal and external).
- Maintains an organized and clean workspace at all times.
- Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
- Is on call periodically to monitor and respond to facility and manufacturing equipment repairs and issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, NRC or similar performing repairs on production and/or utility equipment. Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and clear communication
- Prior pharma cGMP experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Electrical license /Journeyman’s card preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical solid dose process equipment and packaging equipment preferred.
- Excellent verbal communications and presentation skills required.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and utility system issues independently.
- Knowledge of industrial safety practices and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Strong knowledge of general OSHA safety requirements preferred.
- Strong understanding of Standard Operating Procedures required.
- Ability to read P&ID’s and electrical schematics required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Working knowledge of Control Systems, PLCs & HMIs preferred.
- Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to schedule and document work performed preferred.
- Working knowledge of JCI Metasys Building Management System preferred.
- Working knowledge of machinists’ equipment such as mills and lathes preferred.
- Up to 5% travel required.
Are you interested in joining our team?
The Sr. Maintenance Technician is accountable for driving results by directly supporting a wide range of service disciplines covering HVAC systems, black and clean utilities, electrical troubleshooting, mechanical equipment repair and general maintenance in an FDA registered pharmaceutical processing environment. The Sr. Maintenance Technician operates as a key team member in a highly technical schedule-based environment requiring experience related specifically to keeping production at a ready state. The Sr. Maintenance Technician applies critical thinking and considers all business impact aspects before taking job-related actions that could cause unwanted consequences such as loss of revenue, unsafe events, and other risks. The Sr. Maintenance Technician is able to apply independent judgment and perform in a small company environment, where rapid changes occur constantly.
On-Site Expectations:- 100% on-site position.
- 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
- On-call rotation required.
- Maintenance of Air Handlers, Chillers, Boilers, USP water systems and other utilities as assigned.
- Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment such as mixers, blenders, tablet presses, encapsulation machines, packaging equipment etc. and records all necessary data as required and in accordance with Company SOP’s and cGMP’s to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- Installs and retrofits facilities equipment in accordance with Company SOP’s and cGMP’s.
- Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and qualification activities for critical facility systems.
- Performs necessary repairs to equipment and physical plant as required in a safe, clean, and efficient manner in response to maintenance work requests.
- Follows all Lock-Out/ Tag-Out procedures in accordance with Company SOP’s.
- Troubleshoots equipment as necessary, working with equipment owners, engineers, and equipment vendors. Involved in developing solutions for equipment issues.
- Takes lead on tasks (performing and delegating) and makes critical contribution to the performance of the team.
- Ensures Maintenance Management is informed of all developments on a routine basis.
- Completes required paperwork and documentation, work orders and GMP documents in a clear, accurate and in a timely manner. Develop and encourage good interpersonal working relationships among Facilities staff and with other customer departments (internal and external).
- Maintains an organized and clean workspace at all times.
- Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
- Is on call periodically to monitor and respond to facility and manufacturing equipment repairs and issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, NRC or similar performing repairs on production and/or utility equipment. Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and clear communication
- Prior pharma cGMP experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Electrical license /Journeyman’s card preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical solid dose process equipment and packaging equipment preferred.
- Excellent verbal communications and presentation skills required.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and utility system issues independently.
- Knowledge of industrial safety practices and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Strong knowledge of general OSHA safety requirements preferred.
- Strong understanding of Standard Operating Procedures required.
- Ability to read P&ID’s and electrical schematics required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Working knowledge of Control Systems, PLCs & HMIs preferred.
- Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to schedule and document work performed preferred.
- Working knowledge of JCI Metasys Building Management System preferred.
- Working knowledge of machinists’ equipment such as mills and lathes preferred.
- Up to 5% travel required.
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Who's Hiring
- サイネオス・ヘルス119サ
- Syneos Health Commercial Solutions114
- Immune Biopharma60I
- Dennis33
- Access Pharmaceutical30A
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research20
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals13
- Food & Beverage10
- Medical Devices5
- Construction & Real Estate4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmaceutical jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or a related life science
- Experience with FDA regulatory submissions including INDs, NDAs, or BLAs
- Proficiency with Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Clinical Practice standards
- Familiarity with clinical trial management systems and pharmacovigilance databases
- Strong data analysis skills using SAS, R, or similar statistical software
- Active pharmacist licensure or board certification where applicable to the role
Tips for Your Pharmaceutical Job Search
Tailor your resume to the submission type
Drug development roles care about regulatory submissions, while commercial roles want sales metrics and territory data. Pull the exact language from each job posting and mirror it in your bullet points, ATS filters in pharma are strict and keyword-dependent.
Highlight therapeutic area expertise early
Hiring managers in oncology, rare disease, or CNS want specialists, not generalists. Name your therapeutic area in your resume summary and in the first line of your cover letter, burying it in a list of responsibilities makes it easy to miss.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pharmaceutical openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Pharma interviews frequently use the STAR method to probe cross-functional collaboration, FDA compliance decisions, and managing study timelines under pressure. Prepare two or three stories from past roles that show you navigated a regulatory or scientific challenge to a concrete outcome.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Pharma offers often include a sign-on bonus, annual performance bonus tied to pipeline milestones, and equity or stock options at biotech companies. Understand the vesting schedule and how the bonus structure works before you accept, these components can significantly affect your total package.
Follow up with a scientific reference point
After a pharma interview, send a brief follow-up that references a specific pipeline product or therapeutic area the interviewer mentioned. It signals genuine interest and scientific engagement, which carry more weight in this field than a generic thank-you note.
Pharmaceutical Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pharmaceuticals?
The most active employers for pharmaceuticals right now are サイネオス・ヘルス, Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, and Immune Biopharma, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large integrated pharma companies, contract research organizations, and specialty biotech firms with active pipeline programs.
How many pharmaceutical jobs are remote?
About 29% of pharmaceutical openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though this varies widely by function. Medical affairs, pharmacovigilance, regulatory writing, and medical science liaison roles have the highest share of remote work, while manufacturing, quality control, and hands-on clinical roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a pharmaceutical professional?
Start with a relevant undergraduate degree in pharmacy, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field, then gain hands-on experience through internships or co-op programs at a drug manufacturer, CRO, or hospital system. Many mid-level and senior roles require an advanced degree such as a PharmD, PhD, or MBA. Earning Good Clinical Practice certification and building familiarity with regulatory frameworks like FDA guidance documents strengthens your candidacy for development-focused positions.
Can you get a pharmaceutical job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level pharmaceutical roles exist for candidates with a relevant degree and limited work history. Lab technician, regulatory affairs associate, and clinical data coordinator positions commonly welcome new graduates. Internships completed during your degree carry significant weight, and certifications in Good Manufacturing Practice or clinical research give you a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants who lack any industry-specific credentials.
What does the pharmaceutical interview process look like?
Most pharmaceutical hiring processes begin with a recruiter phone screen focused on your background and therapeutic area experience, followed by a technical interview with a hiring manager or scientific panel that tests regulatory knowledge, data interpretation, or laboratory skills depending on the role. Later rounds often include a case study or presentation, and final interviews typically involve cross-functional stakeholders from medical, commercial, or operations teams.
Where can I find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs?
You can find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search by role type, location, or therapeutic area to narrow the results to positions that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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