Maintenance Tech I/II (Cell Therapy)

Location: Onsite in Raritan, New Jersey, United States; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Modified second shift is approximately noon–8:30 p.m., with flexibility for other shifts and on-call support.

Salary: $83,711–$109,870 USD base pay per year, with performance-based bonus and/or equity available for eligible roles.

Company

hirify.global is a global biotechnology company developing cell therapy platforms, including CAR-T, TCR-T, NK, CAR-γδ T, and other therapies for serious diseases.

What you will do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC, cleanroom HVAC, refrigeration, clean steam, cryogenic storage, process equipment, utilities, and related mechanical systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance, minor upgrades, installations, and on-site critical utility operations.
• Repair and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical devices, circuits, switchgear, controls, motors, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and sensors up to 600 volts.
• Read blueprints, P&IDs, and drawings and document completed work accurately in the CMMS.
• Support facility projects, asset management, reliability initiatives, maintenance goals, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support deviations, investigations, out-of-tolerance events, change controls, root-cause analyses, and FMEAs while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma with equivalent experience or a B.Sc./M.Sc. in a related biological, biochemical, or bioengineering field.
• Trade or technical school certification, craft certification, or equivalent military certification; journeyman status in at least one craft is required.
• At least 8 years of experience in industrial manufacturing or a regulated environment, preferably in cGMP cleanroom manufacturing under aseptic conditions.
• Experience with CMMS or a similar maintenance management system and proficiency in more than one craft.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, cleanroom maintenance, electrical theory, mechanical and electromechanical systems, building automation, and environmental monitoring.
• English proficiency is required, along with authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Pharmaceutical or related industry experience.
• Experience working in controlled cleanroom environments under aseptic conditions.
• Experience with validated and qualified equipment and associated documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, family planning resources, and well-being programs.
• Work supports clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing in a growing, state-of-the-art facility.