Water Systems Operator Job at Astrix, Middlesex County, NJ

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  • Astrix
  • Middlesex County, NJ

Job Description

The Water Systems Operator will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of purified water (PW) and Water for Injection (WFI) systems within a GMP-regulated biotechnology or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

This role ensures all water and clean steam systems operate reliably, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance to support continuous manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail in maintaining high-purity utility systems.

Location: Middlesex County, NJ

Pay Range: $33–$40 per hour (based on experience)

Shifts: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift options available - must have flexibility to rotate weekends

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate, monitor, and maintain WFI, purified water, and clean steam systems, ensuring consistent quality and availability for manufacturing operations.
  • Perform routine sampling, testing, and data logging of water systems in compliance with GMP and USP requirements.
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on water system components, including RO units, EDI systems, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, filters, and distribution loops.
  • Monitor system performance trends, respond to alarms or deviations, and take corrective actions to prevent downtime.
  • Support validation, calibration, and change control activities related to water and utility systems.
  • Maintain accurate, compliant documentation in accordance with SOPs, GMP, and FDA regulations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Facilities, Engineering, and Quality teams to investigate issues and implement improvements.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and weekend coverage to support 24/7 facility operations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years operating or maintaining WFI, purified water, or clean utility systems in a GMP-regulated biotech, biopharma, or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong understanding of water generation and distribution principles, including reverse osmosis (RO), electrodeionization (EDI), and distillation.
  • Working knowledge of GMP, USP, and FDA requirements governing clean utilities.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, system schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Shift flexibility required - ability to work rotating weekends and participate in after-hours support as needed.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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