Job Title: Sr. Technician II, Instrumentation & Controls

Schedule is Mon-Friday, 7a-330p

About This Role:As a Sr. Technician II in Instrumentation & Controls, you will play a crucial role within the PO&T team by performing both corrective and preventative calibrations on a variety of manufacturing, facility, and laboratory analytical instruments. Your expertise will support manufacturing and laboratory personnel in maintaining the functionality and accuracy of critical equipment, ensuring seamless operations. You will often collaborate with engineering and validation teams to address equipment failures and support validation activities. By authoring changes to procedures and job plans, you will help refine our processes and maintain our high standards. This role is vital in minimizing downtime, enhancing productivity, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations, thereby supporting the overall business objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform scheduled calibrations for all manufacturing and laboratory functions with precision and accuracy.
• Conduct unscheduled corrective calibrations and repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Install new instrumentation, providing engineering support and troubleshooting complex equipment issues.
• Investigate equipment failures and provide validation support as needed.
• Author changes to procedures, job plans, and LOTO safety forms to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance and calibration activities with manufacturing and laboratory supervisors to ensure alignment.
• Manage routine decision-making processes, such as assessing instrument suitability and recommending replacements.
• Participate in after-hour, on-call support on a rotating basis to ensure continuous operations.
• Work in classified clean areas, adhering to gowning protocols and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with equipment maintenance teams for shared activities and improvements.

Who You Are:You are a diligent and detail-oriented professional with a knack for problem-solving in high-pressure situations. Your ability to communicate effectively with teams and adapt to changing circumstances makes you an asset to any group. You take pride in your work, ensuring that every calibration is precise and every piece of equipment functions optimally. Your proactive approach to maintenance and your understanding of cGMP guidelines drive your success in this role. You excel in environments that require both independent work and collaborative efforts.

Required Skills:

• Associate degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school with an emphasis in Electronics/Instrumentation.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training in instrumentation and controls.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech cGMP requirements.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work in mechanical and tight spaces, climb ladders, and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in using calibration software such as Infor 10 EAM is preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Infor 10 EAM calibration software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex equipment and instrumentation issues.

Job Level: Entry Level

Additional Information:

The base compensation range for this role is: $30.29-$39.42
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.