About This Role

The Facilities Technician II supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant utility systems within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical utility and facility systems that support both cGMP and non-GMP areas.

This position plays a key role in ensuring continuous manufacturing operations through effective alarm response, routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing teams.

Shift Details:

• Schedule:

12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule

• Hours:

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)

• Shift Incentive:

15%

What You’ll Do

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant utility systems, including:

• Medium-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors

• Reverse Osmosis (RO), USP water systems, water softeners, WFI stills, and clean steam generators

• Nitrogen and compressed gas delivery systems

• Electrical systems, including lighting

• Fire monitoring and sprinkler systems

• HEPA certifications, biosafety cabinets, and parts washers

• Respond to alarms for cGMP areas and controlled spaces and provide appropriate communication and escalation

• Perform basic HVAC-R alarm response and coordination (stability chambers, freezers, cold rooms)

• Offload, inspect, operate, maintain, and respond to alarms or spills related to hazardous waste tank systems

• Monitor mechanical spaces for leaks, local alarms, and system abnormalities across all buildings

• Support hazardous waste handling and process waste streams in compliance with site and regulatory requirements

• Use Log Check or similar tools to complete daily inspections and documentation

• Author and update SOPs and preventive maintenance (PM) procedures

Who You Are

You are a safety-focused, detail-oriented facilities professional who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment. You are a strong team player and problem solver, comfortable working independently during night shifts while coordinating with cross-functional teams. You are eager to learn new systems and processes and are committed to maintaining reliable and compliant facility operations that ultimately support patient outcomes.

Willing and able to work rotating shifts, extended hours, and weekends as required.

Required Skills

• Highschool diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of two years of experience in an industrial or large-scale utility plant environment supporting multiple system

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and utility equipment

• Understanding of control systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in biotech, pharmaceutical, or other cGMP-regulated manufacturing environments

• Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, and basic control systems

• Exposure to air handling, ventilation, or environmental systems within a manufacturing setting

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

• Experience drafting SOPs and preventive maintenance procedures

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

Job Level: Entry Level

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $31.25-$40.86

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.