Maintenance Tech I/II

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma. Legend Biotech is seeking a Maintenance Tech I/II (2nd Shift) as part of the Facilities and Engineering team based in Raritan, NJ. Role Overview This position is responsible for maintenance support and mechanical system operations for cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing on a modified second shift (approximately noon–8:30pm). The individual will partner with various Technical Operations functions to support safe, compliant, personalized cell therapy production per cGMP requirements, and will support the organization’s build and ramp-up of clinical production and facility approval of a state-of-the-art cell therapy facility for commercial launch and sustained production. The role requires technical expertise and troubleshooting ability to drive effective, robust production, testing, and release of product to patients. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all types of HVAC, clean room HVAC, refrigeration, clean steam, cryogenic storage, and process equipment and systems, applying reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance and knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, and millwright activities across related mechanical systems and utilities, with journeyman status in at least one craft. Perform minor upgrades and installations of facilities and systems. Perform on-site equipment and critical utilities maintenance operations and compliance, including but not limited to support to manufacturing equipment projects, cost-improvement initiatives, asset management, reliability, and business operations. Support facility project initiatives as needed. Maintain knowledge of and comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and company and/or site policies and procedures. Obtain and keep current all required licensing, certifications, and regulatory/job training by promptly completing required training. Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and drawings. Utilize good documentation practices (GDP) for all work performed on the CMMS system work orders. Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot, plan work, anticipate potential problems, and take appropriate actions. Demonstrated ability to remove defective parts by dismantling equipment using hoists, scissor lift and manlifts, and hand and power tools. Repair instrumentation, electrical devices, circuits, and switchgear used in cGMP and non-GMP systems. Investigate, troubleshoot, and provide repairs to equipment, instruments, instrumentation systems, electrical systems, controls, and motors with voltages up to 600 volts. Operate, monitor, and maintain switchgear. Working knowledge of building automation and environmental monitoring systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and other components, and familiarity with electrical theory, thermal energy principals, mechanical maintenance techniques, and electromechanical theory. Familiarity working with validated and qualified equipment and associ…