GMP Facility Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Roseville, MN (Job ID US3632088_BH10047274)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical – Facility Technician (Biopharmaceutical/GMP)

Location: Roseville, MN
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Contract Type: 12-month contract to start, 
Pay Rate: $25-40/hour, depending on relevant experience and skills (candidates lacking HVAC and/or boiler experience will not exceed $25-30/hour)

About the Role

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Facility Technician for a direct-hire (permanent) position with one of our partners in the Twin Cities area. This role offers the opportunity to support daily laboratory and GMP manufacturing operations through hands-on equipment maintenance, facility system support, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives—all while ensuring strict compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and calibration support for facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, BMS/BAS, and scientific utility systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and corrective actions on laboratory and GMP manufacturing equipment (e.g., incubators, biosafety cabinets, environmental monitoring systems, water purification systems).
• Demonstrate strong understanding of scientific and facility systems, including purified water generation, clean steam, compressed gases, environmental chambers, cleanrooms, fire/life safety systems, and building automation.
• Support capital projects and facility expansions, including installation and commissioning of new laboratory and manufacturing systems.
• Provide after-hours support for critical facility and equipment needs as required.
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation for deviations and non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, FDA, OSHA, and internal quality standards; maintain accurate documentation.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, hazardous materials protocols, and controlled-environment access rules.
• Coordinate and supervise work performed by external vendors and service providers.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a laboratory, GMP manufacturing, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment.
• EPA Section 608 certification preferred.
• Special boiler operating license preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries; pharmaceutical background strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments, GMP utilities, and cleanroom operations.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, equipment manuals, SOPs, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and electronic maintenance/quality systems.
• Ability to work independently, assess risks, and make well-informed decisions.

Competencies

• Ability to collaborate with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Self-starter with strong initiative in a fast-paced, science-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strict adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Flexible, resourceful, and adept at navigating technical challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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