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Abzena

CDMO for complex biologics and ADCs

Metrology & Systems Lead

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeBristol, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Instrumentation, Industrial Technology, Computerized Systems, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in calibration, metrology, maintenance systems administration, engineering systems management, or regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience administering computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) platforms, asset management systems, or engineering databases.
  • Strong knowledge of calibration principles, metrology standards, instrumentation, and measurement systems.
  • Knowledge of good manufacturing practice (GMP) regulations, FDA requirements, data integrity principles, and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
  • Experience supporting deviations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), change controls, audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and computerized maintenance systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and administer the site calibration and metrology program to ensure compliance with GMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve calibration procedures, schedules, standards, and documentation.
  • Serve as system administrator for the CMMS and related engineering systems.
  • Maintain equipment asset records, preventive maintenance schedules, calibration schedules, and system master data.
  • Coordinate calibration activities performed by internal personnel and external vendors.
  • Review calibration records, maintenance records, work orders, and system documentation for accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance and calibration activities for GMP and non-GMP assets.
  • Support deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and root cause analyses involving calibrated instruments and engineering systems.
  • Manage engineering data integrity within CMMS, environmental monitoring systems, building management systems, and other facility-related computerized systems.
  • Generate and analyze metrics related to calibration compliance, preventive maintenance performance, asset reliability, and engineering effectiveness.
  • Support regulatory inspections, client audits, and internal audits by providing engineering systems and calibration documentation.
  • Maintain equipment hierarchies, asset classifications, spare parts data, and maintenance strategies within CMMS.
  • Support qualification and validation activities for engineering systems, computerized systems, utilities, and facility equipment.
  • Develop and maintain engineering reports, dashboards, key performance indicators, and compliance metrics.
  • Identify opportunities to improve maintenance effectiveness, asset reliability, system utilization, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support capital projects by coordinating asset setup, documentation management, calibration requirements, and maintenance planning.
  • Serve as the site subject matter expert for calibration standards, metrology practices, and engineering systems governance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with computerized systems validation (CSV), environmental monitoring systems, building management systems, or facility monitoring systems.

About the Company

Abzena

CDMO for complex biologics and ADCs

Abzena is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides integrated services for complex biologics and bioconjugates, including antibody-drug conjugates, from discovery through GMP manufacturing for clinical trials and commercial supply. Its offerings cover antibody discovery, protein engineering, cell line development, process and analytical development, and cGMP manufacturing, often using its proprietary ThioBridge and Composite Human Antibody platforms. Abzena differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end development and manufacturing for complex biologics and by leveraging its proprietary technologies, with global facilities in the US and UK and a history of strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to help biotech and pharma programs progress efficiently from research to commercial supply by providing integrated services and potential licensing opportunities.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Babraham, United Kingdom
Founded
2001

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