AGC Biologics

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician III to join our team at our Bothell, WA site. This role is responsible for executing, maintaining, and improving the cGMP equipment preventative maintenance (PM) program to ensure operational reliability of manufacturing and utility systems. The ideal candidate brings hands-on mechanical and instrumentation expertise, strong ownership, and thrives in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment.

Location: Bothell, WA

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Compensation: $32.19 – $44.26 per hour

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on complex equipment such as bioreactors, RO/DI water systems, distillation units, and steam generation systems.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair complex instrumentation on production, lab, and facility systems in accordance with SOPs and manufacturers’ specs.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner and ensure proper GMP documentation through the site’s CMMS and document management systems.
• Support equipment qualification and process improvement projects, and assist with vendor interface and contractor oversight.
• Maintain assigned areas in a state of inspection readiness and general facility upkeep.
• Support review and development of department procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, OSHA, CFR).

Leadership Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with sound judgment.
• High level of professionalism, independence, and customer focus.
• Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years’ total maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in cGMP or FDA-regulated environments.
• Experience in start-up and commissioning of cGMP facilities.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and utility systems (e.g., CIP/SIP, autoclaves, incubators, process tanks).
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Understanding of documentation standards for cGMP manufacturing.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot engineering drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.

Preferred:

• Experience with CMMS platforms such as Blue Mountain or similar.
• Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, and root cause analysis methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and stretch for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Comfortable working in wet/humid or noisy environments and in outdoor conditions.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 45 lbs and occasionally up to 70 lbs briefly.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.