Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform. Vaxart vaccines are designed to be administered using pills that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration and eliminate the risk of needle-stick injury. Vaxart believes that its proprietary pill vaccine delivery platform is suitable to deliver recombinant vaccines, positioning the company to develop oral versions of currently marketed vaccines and to design recombinant vaccines for new indications. Vaxart's development programs currently include pill vaccines designed to protect against coronavirus, norovirus and influenza, as well as a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), Vaxart's first immune-oncology indication. Vaxart has filed broad domestic and international patent applications covering its proprietary technology and creations for oral vaccination using adenovirus and TLR3 agonists.
We are looking for a Facilities Engineer III to join our South San Francisco team. This is an onsite position in our South San Francisco Office.
Summary:
This position will provide support for Facilities Operations, EMS System Administration, CMMS system support, support quality documents as it pertains to Facility GMP Equipment Functions/ Operations. The Facilities Engineer III will have knowledge of facilities utilities and equipment. The Facilities Engineer will propose measures to maintain and improve the quality documentation as it pertains to the Facilities Department to meet GMP compliance per department operating procedures. The Facilities Engineer will work with the Facility Compliance Coordinator to implement and maintain the quality and accuracy of the department's CMMS system for schedules and asset accuracy. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing small projects, and implementing best practices to ensure the optimal performance of our facilities. **
Responsibilities:**
• Assist in troubleshooting and working with lab equipment, manufacturing process equipment and utilities systems.
• Responsible for the administration of the View Linc system.
• Assist in GMP equipment qualification projects.
• Understand and maintain GMP documentation for Facilities GMP equipment.
• Assist in the tracking and submission of quality documents, event reports, deviation reports, CAPA's.
• Maintain good documentation practices for department records following procedures to document activities.
• Works closely with manufacturing and quality teams to continuously improve the quality of existing documents and services on equipment.
• Maintains documentation for Facilities lab equipment, MFG equipment including equipment assets, and records.
• Perform regular inspections in manufacturing and lab spaces to ensure accuracy for the CMMS with assets and spaces.
• Execute company work orders from the CMMS for calibrations, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Create audit reports and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains cleanroom environment through best practice methods/procedures.
• Performs testing and troubleshooting of GMP equipment, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Assist in developing methods, processes, and procedures to control, modify and improve Facilities operations.
• Other duties as assigned. **
Requirements:**
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Must have working knowledge of GXPs and GDP and quality standards.
• Good working knowledge of GLP-GMP facilities utilities and equipment systems.
• Able to prioritize workload and manage priority conflicts for individual work.
• Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Able to work and communicate professionally, verbally and in written form with internal and external customers.
• Experience working on teams in a collaborative environment cross-functionally.
• Ability to develop solutions to routine problems of limited scope.
• Provides excellent customer service with a high level of organizational skills in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information responsibly and with integrity.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Experience writing standard operating procedures and writing reports.
• Reads and interprets documents, as needed for job.
• Proficient in MS Office tools: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including but not limited to prolonged standing; ability to lift, move, and pull up to 50 pounds; kneeling; requires sitting and computer work.
In accordance with California's Pay Transparency law, Vaxart's base salary range for this position is approximately $97,000 - $115,000 USD annually. The actual salary for this role will vary based on a variety of factors including education, job-related knowledge, and experience. This range does not include equity, benefits, bonuses, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.
Vaxart offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package, including robust health plan options, bonus program, stock options, 401(k) with employer matching, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and work-life balance.
Vaxart is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees in personnel actions, which include recruiting and hiring, selection for training, promotion, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, discipline, demotion, and layoff or termination. Vaxart does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, family medical history or genetic information, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, military status, or any other basis protected by.
NOTICE TO RECRUITERS AND STAFFING AGENCIES: Vaxart, Inc. has an internal recruiting department. Vaxart may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters ('Agency'). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Vaxart employees directly to present candidates. Vaxart's recruiting team or other authorized Vaxart personnel must present ALL candidates to hiring managers.
To protect the interests of all parties, Vaxart will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Vaxart, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Vaxart mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Vaxart employees, or to Vaxart's resume database will be considered Vaxart property. Vaxart will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Vaxart will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
The Agency must obtain advance written approval from Vaxart's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Vaxart will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place.
Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by an officer of Vaxart or their designee. No other Vaxart employee is authorized to bind Vaxart to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Vaxart hereby specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of a Vaxart officer.