Title: Director of Facilities and Engineering
Location: Onsite at Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Pay: Competitive, plus equity and other benefits
Type: Direct/Permanent
Start date: Immediate
Overview: Great opportunity to be part of a dedicated team serving the rapidly expanding gene therapy market who aims to become a leading supplier of high-quality Lentiviral vectors for research and clinical use. You will leverage your expertise in Facility and cleanroom operations to ensure maximum up-time and compliant manufacture of viral vectors intended for human clinical use. This position requires a broad understanding of the equipment, utilities and quality systems needed to maintain cGMP compliant operations.
Responsibilities:
Oversee day to day operations of approximately 25,000 sq ft of combined office, laboratory and GMP cleanroom space. Emphasis on maintaining all systems required to ensure compliance and operation of GMP manufacturing operations. Coordinate with Landlord for general facilities maintenance and upkeep. Manage in-house and contract activities to achieve goals. Manage all aspects of equipment and systems lifecycle Design review and criticality assessment Equipment installation and Operation Qualification (IOQ) Preventive Maintenance & Calibrations (metrology program) Create and maintain equipment master file Ensure documentation detailing service, maintenance, etc. Ensure operation and maintenance of HVAC system supporting cGMP cleanrooms Requires good understanding of mechanical and control systems for cleanroom HVAC operation in order to manage contractors for support Work effectively with all stakeholders to assess and prioritize needs and coordinate internal and contract activities to ensure completion of work Understand and apply GMP principals and regulatory guidance that governs best practices for Facilities, Equipment and Utilities operations.Requirements:
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.