Process Maintenance & Utilities Technician Apprentice (24-Month Program)

About This Role

An Apprenticeship at Biogen is a pathway to a long-term career in the biopharmaceutical industry. This 24-month program combines hands-on experience within our operations with enrollment in a registered partner community college to further your education. Throughout the program, you will receive customized on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced team members.

As a Process Maintenance & Utilities Technician Apprentice, you will support the operation and maintenance of critical utility systems that power manufacturing and laboratory environments. Working alongside skilled technicians, you'll gain hands-on experience monitoring equipment, responding to alarms, and performing basic maintenance tasks. This role is designed to build foundational mechanical and technical skills in a regulated, high-impact setting while contributing to safe and reliable facility operations.

What You'll Do

• Support the operation of systems such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air, and water systems
• Assist with maintenance of process equipment (e.g., bioreactors, centrifuges, pressure vessels)
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Monitor plant utility systems using control platforms such as BMS, DeltaV, and ParCS
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic mechanical repairs
• Respond to alarms and support investigations in GMP-controlled environments
• Record and track equipment readings and performance data
• Assist senior technicians with daily inspections and system checks
• Follow safety practices and support compliance with site procedures
• Participate in hazard response activities, including spill and alarm response (as applicable)
• Help maintain safe, reliable utility delivery across production and facility spaces
• Support HVAC-related work, as needed

Who You Are

You are eager to learn, mechanically inclined, and motivated to build a career in facilities or manufacturing operations. You thrive in hands-on environments and enjoy solving problems as part of a team.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in, or willing to enroll within 30 days of hire, in a 2- or 4-year academic program
• Ability to commit and complete an apprenticeship program at an approved community college
• Mechanical aptitude, including familiarity with hand and power tools and interpreting technical drawings or specifications
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and work in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow technical instructions, safety procedures, and established work practices
• Attention to detail and ability to complete documentation accurately
• Ability to work under close supervision in an operational manufacturing or facility environment
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be comfortable working in cleanroom environments with required gowning and able to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.

Preferred Skills

• Experience or interest in cGMP, utilities, manufacturing equipment, low voltage electrical systems, and HVAC systems
• Exposure to facility or utility systems (HVAC, boilers, water systems, etc.)

Job Level: Entry Level

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $24.00-$24.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Up to 15 days of paid accrued annual vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): Research Triangle Park, NC

Job ID: Biogen-REQ23351

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-21T23:45:57