Senior Calibration & Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

Senior Calibration & Instrumentation Technician

(Sr. Services Assistant)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff of more than 7,500 people is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through on-going development. Our scientific focus has resulted in 15 marketed products that are benefitting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases. We are seeking a Senior Services Assistant at our Foster City Campus that can provide excellent instrumentation support that will enable the calibration function to be a best in class services provider.

Specific Responsibilities and Skills

· Provide GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) calibration and PM (Preventative Maintenance) services and repairs site wide

· Provide dedicated onsite support with troubleshooting and repairs

· Manage the pick-up and drop-off of assets for calibration

· Ensure all calibrations are performed according to Gilead's applicable SOPs

· Utilize Gilead's Maximo system to execute calibrations and PM services

· Complete Calibration and/or PM by the work order due date

· Comply with Gilead's OOT (Out of Tolerance) process to notify Gilead impacted functions

· Confirm accuracy and integrity of the data and provide evidence if requested

· Verify test equipment is suitable for intended use (required tolerance requirements)

· Use suitable recognized traceable standards/M&TE

· Notify Gilead within one business day for vendor-managed standards/M&TE found OOT and within 2 business days to identify impacted equipment, then perform actions per Gilead’s OOT process

· Remain compliant with all training in a timely manner

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Ability to provide results in a largescale operation within a fast pace environment

· Ability to champion a wide array of large calibration related project with impacting results

· Have demonstrated the ability to independently create, route and close change control, deviations and CAPAs using Track Wise

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Visio, MS Project and type more than 20 words per minute

· Strong knowledge of automation concepts and fundamentals. Allen Bradley, Lab Watch and Siemens experience is a plus but not required

· Ability to lead and manage project teams, including directing field technicians and subcontractors

· Ability to read and understand P&ID’s, electrical & architectural drawings

· Effectively communicates with peers and project teams, including engineers, project managers, technicians, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

· Minimum High school diploma/GED with 3 (three) years of related experience OR Associate’s degree with 2 (two) years of related experience

· Strong experience in operations management, including managing technical resources, project financial reporting and planning

· Ability to operate within a Work Order system, Maximo is a plus

· Knowledge of calibration standards such as ISO 17025, NIST and ISA