Maintenance Mechanic - Ethos Biosciences, Inc.

Who We Are

Ott Scientific

The Ott Scientific family of companies comprises Polysciences, Bangs Laboratories, and Ethos Biosciences. Together, we bring the whole of our experience with best-in-class facilities and scientific, technical, analytical, and manufacturing capabilities to serve customers around the globe. We deliver highly specialized products and services that support scientific discovery and innovations.

Ethos Biosciences

At Ethos Biosciences, we are a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers private label manufacturing to many of the biggest life science and diagnostic companies around the world. Our core competencies are immunoassays (ELISA/Lateral Flow) as well as specialty and high volume diagnostic stains, buffers, and reagents. Our laboratories, manufacturing suites, and warehouse areas are purpose built to accommodate these specialty manufacturing and development operations. We occupy a newly built, state of the art, 126,000ft² stand-alone building in Logan Township, NJ. Proud to be part of Greater Philadelphia, we are 25 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ, 25 miles from Villanova, PA, and 16 miles from Wilmington, DE. Our processes are governed by an ISO 13485/FDA 820 Medical Device certified quality management system (QMS). We exist to drive healthcare innovation by providing diagnostic tools for scientists and practitioners. Everyday we design, develop, and manufacturing diagnostic products that are accurate, repeatable, and easy to use. Our vision is to provide gold standard assays for novel biomarkers and critical reagents to institutions pioneering biomedical research and practice.

We require an experienced Plant Mechanic to support our growing operations and customer base.  We're hiring a Plant Mechanic that will be responsible for setup, troubleshooting, cleaning and preventative maintenance activities on equipment such as tube filler, single and multihead liquid fillers, labelers, sealers, inkjet printers, cappers, and related mixing/manufacturing equipment, etc. This role uses skilled trade expertise to maintain equipment, perform changeover activities and identify improvement opportunities to minimize equipment downtime, improve safety, quality and production efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Complete all scheduled packaging manufacturing/packaging preventative maintenance on time and ensure properly documented

• Complete process paperwork using Good Documentation Practices as it relates to manufacturing activities

• Demonstrate competency with setup and troubleshooting of all packaging equipment, tube fillers, packet fillers, single and multihead liquid fillers, labelers, sealers, inkjet printers, etc. Includes knowing where manuals are kept, using internet sources to research spare parts and technical assistance, and placing purchasing requisitions in the ERP system.

• Demonstrate proficiency with performing safety protocols including PPE, LOTO, SWP, NFPA 70E etc.

• Must be able to adhere to all safety procedures and rules without compromise. This includes working safety in Class 1, Division 1 (flammable/ignitable areas). Must comply with all grounding and bonding procedures.

• Actively participate in 5S activities with Maintenance and Packaging departments including spare parts and inventory

• Complete all assigned work orders properly the first time and in a timely manner. Operate with a sense of urgency.

• Engage with operators, supervision, and management on a daily basis with a proactive, positive, cando attitude providing accurate and timely feedback on status of work. Communicate in written and verbal format daily to supervisor and other mechanic(s) on status of work and any followup that may be needed

• Be able to periodically work in a Clean Room environment wearing all necessary PPE

• Remain flexible and energetic to support department and organizational needs as they may change

• Provide training as necessary to operators and other mechanics on basic equipment adjustments, operation, and minor maintenance such as changing label rolls, etc

• This role will require the candidate to be flexible and fill in as a production associate as needed per production requirements

• HS diploma or the equivalent

• Post High School technical degree or certification preferred

• 5 years of demonstrated, equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong mechanical abilities required.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting capabilities desired

What We Offer

Culture

Great people, Peer to Peer Recognition, Broader, hands-on work experience

Clean and Modern Equipment & Labs, Fun company events

Competitive Wages & Generous Year-end Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

3 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision, 2 Dental Plans

Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with company match, Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching,

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness, Paid Time Off, Short & Long-term Disability, 9 Paid Holidays

Must have legal authorization to work in the US and will not require sponsorship.

Ethos is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace. Tobacco-free work site.

Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.