Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Maintenance Technician to play a key role in keeping our cGMP facility running at its best. In this role, you will lead the preventive maintenance program and take ownership of troubleshooting, repairing, and installing complex manufacturing and utility systems that support our life‑changing biologics production. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, driving continuous improvement, and working in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact at AGC Biologics.
About our Maintenance Team
Our Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our cGMP manufacturing operations. We are a hands‑on, collaborative, and solutions‑focused group that supports production by maintaining complex equipment, executing preventive and corrective maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across our facilities in Bothell, WA. We partner closely with other engineering groups as well as cross-functionally to keep our systems running smoothly and inspection‑ready every day.
Your Key Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment such as bioreactors, pumps, valves, RO/DI water systems, steam generation, compressed air systems, and other manufacturing and utility systems
Troubleshoot, install, and repair complex instrumentation across production, laboratory, and facility systems, ensuring proper calibration to specifications and SOPs
Maintain a safe work environment, following all safety SOPs and PPE requirements
Maintain assigned facility areas to support inspection readiness and operational excellence
Complete maintenance work orders, engineering change controls, and related documentation in compliance with cGMPs using the site CMMS and Document Management Systems
Assist equipment owners in determining appropriate maintenance requirements through evaluation of specifications
Support internal and regulatory audits/inspections
Contribute to qualification activities, process improvement projects, and vendor coordination for maintenance services
Assist in the review and development of departmental SOPs and quality event investigations
Provide training, coaching, and technical direction to junior maintenance technicians
Your Leadership Skills
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated customer focus and professionalism
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Your Qualifications & Experience
Required:
High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years in maintenance, including at least 7 years in a cGMP or FDA-regulated biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device facility
Experience with start-up and commissioning of cGMP facilities
Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures for manufacturing and utility systems (autoclaves, CIP/SIP systems, incubators, analytical equipment, process tanks, etc.)
Proficiency in troubleshooting using engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, SCADA/PLC systems, process improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience applying them to technical issues
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
In-depth knowledge of documentation requirements for cGMP manufacturing
Preferred:
Experience with CMMS software (Blue Mountain or similar)
Formalities
Location: Onsite, Bothell, Washington
Schedule: Either Sunday - Tuesday or Thursday - Saturday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM, with both schedules working every other Wednesday
Compensation: $36.04 - $49.55/hour
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.