Facilities Technician / Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Abeona

Our Values : Patient First | Innovation | Integrity | Determination | Trust

Join us in making cure the new standard of care. At Abeona Therapeutics, we exist for our patients and their caregivers; their needs guide our decision-making. We challenge ourselves to think differently, move quickly, and deliver solutions. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and quality standards. We persevere with resilience and focus to achieve our mission. We build trust through humility, mutual appreciation, openness, and respect.

Company Description

Abeona Therapeutics Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell and gene therapies for serious diseases. Notably, Abeona's ZEVASKYN™ (prademagene zamikeracel) is the first autologous cell-based gene therapy treating wounds in adults and pediatric patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). The company's cGMP manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio, is dedicated to producing ZEVASKYN™. Abeona's portfolio includes adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for ophthalmic diseases with unmet medical needs, and their novel AAV capsids aim to improve treatment outcomes for various debilitating conditions.

Position Overview

The Facilities Technician provides hands-on support in maintenance and construction both individually and as part of a team. This role will work closely with various departments throughout the company and be responsible for completing projects outlined by the Facilities Engineer, Facilities Manager and Director of Facilities. This position also provides broad support for facilities construction and upgrades.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks, including but not limited to cleaning, painting, and assisting with maintenance projects.
• Utilize hand tools and equipment to perform repairs and minor carpentry.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and report issues.
• Ability to lift and / or move furniture or equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, following all safety regulations.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders for maintenance tasks.
• Availability to be on call or work overtime outside of regular business hours (potential nights and weekends) as needed, i.e. for snow removal or equipment breakdowns.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Regularly required to experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required. A normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20 / 20 is required. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds is required. On-call availability for occasional nights or weekends is a must.

Benefits

Our values apply to how we view caring for each other as well. While the patient comes first, our employees are vital to making that happen, and so we strive to offer a competitive benefits package that includes :

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