Responsibilities:

Provide essential maintenance and operations management for egg layer care and manufacturing facility which includes HVAC systems, building utilities, clean room operations and generator systems.

• Maintain the long term viability of the facility in all aspects of maintenance operations. Comply with regulations and company policies.
• Organize and maintain egg layer enclosures, supplies, and equipment. Keep spare parts in inventory.
• Establish standard operating procedures in a new facility. Initiate electronic document control requests to write new and update SOPs. Must establish and implement maintenance programs.
• Train staff in systems operations, repair and procedures.
• Monitor machinery and environment by obtaining, documenting and comparing data against established standards. Troubleshoot problems as necessary, referring issues requiring outside service to the appropriate vendor. Perform non-routine and routine maintenance and ensure proper operation of equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate maintenance activity to accommodate complex manufacturing schedule.
• Provide weekend and holiday maintenance as needed.
• Cross-train in all areas of the facility and provide coverage on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or relevant discipline)
• 2 - 5 years biotechnology related experience.
• Possess an ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Possess an ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Possess an ability to prioritize and organize work to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Possess an ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Must have an ability to read, write, and understand spoken English.
• Must have an ability to endure long periods of standing, lift 50 pounds, and climb ladders or scaffolding.
• Must be able to wear an N-95 respirator, examination gloves, and other personal protective equipment as required.
• No unmanaged allergies to animals.
• Willingness to work hard and be open to learning new tasks.
• The person hired must not own or come in contact with any avian specie. This includes, but is not limited to, parakeets, pigeons, chickens, turkeys, wild birds, swans, pheasants, ducks or migratory fowl.

Synageva BioPharma is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters, research and development facilities in Lexington, MA, and research and production facilities in Athens, GA. Synageva is dedicated to developing novel orphan treatments for rare diseases. Our lead program, sebelipase alfa (formerly SBC-102), an enzyme replacement therapy for LAL Deficiency, is in global clinical trials and has been granted orphan designation  by  the  FDA,  the  European  Medicines  Agency,  and  the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. LAL Deficiency is a rare, serious and devastating disease that leads to significant morbidity and mortality.  Synageva has additional orphan products in various stages of preclinical  development.  To  ensure  that  these  therapeutic  candidates reach patients in need, Synageva has recruited a team with a proven track record   of   manufacturing,   discovery,   development,   and   commercial success within rare diseases.

Our mission is to deliver breakthrough medicines globally for patients suffering from rare, devastating diseases.  Achieving this will result in a sustainable business that can continue to positively impact the lives of patients and their families, healthcare providers and our employees.  Our success depends upon our ability to seek and retain principle-minded individuals who share our integrity, drive, energy and passion.