Energetic Sr Service Technician

Job description

Leiden (NL) | 40 hrs.

Are you an ambitious Service Technician and are you ready to step up to a senior role? Do you bring a positive can-do attitude and a focus on the execution and coordination of technical activities? Then join us as Sr. Service Technician! This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced technology in a GMP environment and make a meaningful impact on patient lives.

As Sr. Service Technician you play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly! You’ll manage contractor activities, oversee critical maintenance and calibration processes, and respond to equipment alarms to ensure seamless performance. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow your career, guide junior technicians, and make a real impact by contributing to the efficiency and safety of our facilities. If you’re ready to take on challenges, learn, and help shape the future of our facility management, we’d love to hear from you!

HALIX is a fast growing, contract manufacturer focusing on viral and recombinant protein products. We have recently built a state-of-the-art clean room at the Bio Science Park in Leiden that is getting filled with exciting new vaccines, antibodies and protein products. At HALIX, we enable our customers to find cures for impactful diseases.

The EVM & Facility department is responsible for keeping the facilities and production equipment in the desired state. As Sr Service Technician you will be responsible for the execution and coordination of Maintenance, Calibration and Validation activities within the EVM & Facility Management department.

Your tasks

• Provide guidance to junior Technicians.
• Contact with suppliers and contractors, preparing Work Permits.
• Coordinate work of contractors on site.
• Filling in and review of maintenance, calibration and validation documents.
• Writing/updating Facility Management work instructions and execution protocols.
• Execute small repairs, modifications and maintenance work.
• First response actions regarding equipment and utilities alarms.
• General Facility Management tasks.

You have

• MBO/BSc Electrical/Mechanical or similar.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience with maintenance, calibration and/or validation in the pharmaceutical industry or cleanroom environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP/FDA guidelines.
• Experience with writing quality documents (e.g. deviations, changes, etc.).
• Good command of English language, both verbally as in writing. Basic command of the Dutch language is preferred.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an ambitious Service Technician who wants to lead by example, providing advanced technical support, mentoring junior team members. You’re a whiz at troubleshooting, fixing complex issues and you are always one step ahead with a proactive mindset.

Our offer

• You will be part of a steadily growing and dynamic biopharmaceutical company offering a great environment for self-starters.
• A culture that is characterized by entrepreneurial spirit and close and transparent communication. The patient’s well-being is always our top priority. This combination is the basis for an interesting and challenging environment.
• You will be working in our dynamic headquarters in Leiden.
• Being part of a company that is focused on excellence in GMP Manufacturing.
• A competitive salary that matches your responsibilities and experience.

Your application

We look forward to hearing from you! We are interested in your CV, but we also want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality and what drives you to apply. So be sure to include a brief cover letter telling us why you are a match for this position. The application process consists of an introduction by the Recruiter, two interviews either via video call or live at our office in Leiden with the Hiring Manager and/or a Department Specialist followed by contract negotiations. Depending on the vacancy, an assessment could be part of the process.

Important notice to search firms and recruitment agencies

HALIX does not accept unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies and/or search firms (such as, for instance, the sending of resumes) for any job posted on this or a referring website. All recruitment agencies and search firms are required to contact HALIX Recruitment via recruitment@hal-allergy.com to enquire about a potential recruitment or search agreement with HALIX.

HALIX, Bioscience as a Service

HALIX is a fast growing, biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on viral vector and recombinant protein products. We support our customers with the development & commercialization of biologics enabling the treatment & prevention of life threatening conditions such as cancer, COVID-19, influenza and other infectious diseases. Our state of the art GMP manufacturing facilities and our experienced and dedicated team of people ensures manufacturing capabilities which meet the highest quality standards, a service oriented way of working and a flexible mindset. If you too would like to become part of an innovative and challenging contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), then this is a perfect opportunity!

HALIX is headquartered in Leiden, where all disciplines work under one roof, from development to sales. We work in an informal, culturally diverse organization with room for growth and continued personal development. HALIX is located in the middle of the thriving and energetic Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest innovation district of the Netherlands in the field of Life Sciences & Health. The central train station and the ancient city center of Leiden are just a 5 minute bike ride away from our office.

Link to vacancy

https://hal-allergy-halix-cand.talent-soft.com/Pages/Offre/detailoffre.aspx?idOffre=1521&idOrigine=3229&LCID=2057&offerReference=2025-1521