Engineering and Facilities Manager

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 offer products and services through American Bionostica for lateral flow products, Astral Diagnostics for histology and hematology stains and reagents, Astral Rx for pharmaceutical formulations, and Exocell for research and clinical nephrology assays.

Our operations and areas of expertise allows us to seamlessly deliver contract development and cGMP manufacturing services.

Job Summary

The Engineering & Facilities Manager is responsible for safety, quality, and productivity in and on all machinery and facilities.

There are three key facets to this role: 1.

Process engineering and equipment ownership (efficiency, qualification, validation).

2.

Facilities ownership (Safety & ISO Standards; building upkeep).

3.

Maintenance team and program (Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and fixes).

Naturally this includes project management for capital engineering improvements to the plant and equipment, as well as coordinating procurement, construction, installation, start-up, and commissioning projects simultaneously.

The manager also provides technical support to production, QC, QA, and validation.

This position is located in Logan Township, NJ full time.

Essential Functions:


* ​Maintain a safe work environment


* Own ultimate responsibility for the building, building equipment (electric, compressor, boiler), and process equipment


* Oversee construction projects from design to bid to execution


* Manage equipment purchase, installation, and qualification


* Improve production processes using Lean principles and equipment upgrades (relocation, modification, new purchases)


* Manage maintenance department including safe work practices, procedures, workmanship, and operating costs


* Take responsibility for and manage the Preventative Maintenance Program


* Manage 3^rd party contracts


* Liaison for State or Federal Inspectors, Local Fire Department & Insurance inspections, including annual boiler inspection



* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering


* 5 years’ experience as an engineer


* Deep appreciation of equipment, processes, manufacturing, and facilities


* Must have a working knowledge to supervise construction crafts including architectural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection and control, etc.

for projects.


* MS Office Suite (required): Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, data analysis, and reporting.


* Experience with facility and manufacturing equipment systems including cleanrooms, process tanks, mixers and liquid filling lines.


* Experience with preventative maintenance, creating operation and maintenance procedures


* Experience with Instrumentation Calibration Programs


* Experience with Commissioning and Qualification.

Knowledge of ISPE Commissioning and Qualification Guideline.
+ ISPE member and/or professional engineering license is a plus.

What We Offer

Culture

Great people

Peer to Peer Recognition

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

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 Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer.

Drug-free workplace.

Tobacco-free work site.

Ethos Biosciences 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.

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