Thermo Fisher Scientific

Facility Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific  •  Naarden, NL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Join our organization as a Facilities Specialist I and contribute to maintaining and optimizing our facilities. You'll ensure the smooth operation of critical infrastructure while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this position, you'll manage building systems, coordinate with vendors, oversee maintenance activities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

In this dynamic role, you will:

  • Be integral to thefacility managementin our state-of-the- art manufacturing facility

  • Support andoperatethe maintenance planningfor thefield devices and utilityequipment used for themanufacturing of biological products

Our Capture Select ligands are single- chain antibody fragments, produced through a sophisticated process involving:

  • Upstream fermentation in yeast

  • Primary recovery using micro-filtration (MF) and ultra- filtration (UF)

  • Purification via ion-exchange (IEX) chromatography

These ligands are essential for our customers in the research, development, and manufacturing of groundbreaking biopharmaceuticals. From novel antibody and gene therapies to recombinant proteins, our products contribute to the treatment of life-threatening diseases.

Responsibilities 

  • Execute minor electrical maintenance activities within the scope of NEN 3140 VOP authorization.

  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence culture through self-detecting and self-correcting processes, systems and instilling strong ownership & accountability 

  • Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance ofutilitysystems, including HVAC,electrical distribution,compressed air,water treatment systems,steam, chilled water,lighting, fire safety systems, andotherutilities.

  • Collaborate with cross functionalteams to ensure seamless completion of tasks

  • Respond to facility-related equipment failures and emergencies, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with internal teams and external service providers, including support outside of standard working hours

  • Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company procedures.

  • Specify and implement modifications to improve operational performance,efficiencyand compliance

  • Collaborate closely with theproduction teamat the Naarden site to achieve or surpass the critical metrics.

  • Assistwith facility improvement projects and energy-saving initiatives.Support installation, relocation, and commissioning of facility equipment.

  • Maintainaccuratemaintenance records, inspection reports, and work orders using the CMMS.Review maintenance records andidentifyrecurring issues.

  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)policiesand local regulations.

Qualifications 

  • MBO Level 4 (or equivalent) in Facilities Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ora relatedtechnical discipline.

  • 3-5years ofhands-onexperience infacilities maintenance or technical building operations.

  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

  • Basic understandingofworkingunderISO9001 or cGMPquality system

  • Experience with SCADAorPLCwould be a plus 

  • Experience withCMMSoranymaintenance management softwarewould be a plus 

  • Ease of working with Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Knowledge of building automation systems (BMS).

  • Additionalcertifications such as VCA Basic, BHV, or NEN 3140 VOP are an advantage.Attention to detail and regulatory compliance.

  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

  • Ability to perform maintenance activities for extended periods.

  • Excellent communication skills in English, technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.Flexibility to accommodate tochanging priorities and deadlines

Working Conditions

  • Day shift with occasional after-hours or weekend support.

  • Monitor factory processes and control, both on- siteand remotely, including outside standard working hours.

  • Use ofappropriate PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE).

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
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