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Maintenance Specialist - GMP Operations - Gosselies

Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium

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Why this role matters


As a Maintenance Specialist, you will join our GMP Operations team and play a key role in the development, and the execution of the day to day maintenance activities for bacteriophage production. 

This position is critical to ensure robust, safe, and compliant production of phage batches in a regulated environment. In addition, you will ensure that the utilities area is well maintained and operated according to quality and safety standards.

What your days could look like


Day-to-Day Maintenance Execution                                      

  • Ensure that production equipment and associated infrastructure are continuously maintained, calibrated and available for operations.                                                                                                                                   
  • Execute day-to-day floor activities: troubleshooting, interventions, safe isolation (LOTO), escort of subcontractors and access control.                                                                                                                                                     
  • Diagnose and repair installations and equipment; lead technical investigations and provide on-site support in case of emergency.                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  • Plan and deliver shutdown activities closely with the GMP Operations team to minimize business impact.                                                      
  • Comply with applicable safety instructions and procedures at all times to protect personnel and environment.                           

Collaboration, Documentation & Quality Compliance                                          

  • Ensure effective handover of information and ongoing interventions with the GMP operational team.                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  • Document maintenance and calibration activities (including spare parts consumption) in a complete, accurate and GMP-compliant manner, ensuring full traceability and data integrity in line with ALCOA+ principles.
  • Contribute to deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls, ensuring timely closure and effectiveness checks within the Quality system.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  • Participate in internal and external audits and inspections; prepare evidence, execute actions and sustain compliance.                                    

GMP Set-up, Maintenance & Calibration Strategy                        

  • Participate in the deployment of the new GMP production environement,  organize a risk-based maintenance, calibration and inspection approach aligned with GMP requirements (equipment criticality, spare parts, subcontractor management).                
  • Support commissioning, qualification activities for facility and equipment systems, and create/maintain the associated technical documentation (SOP, P&IDs, equipment files, maintenance and calibration plan, ID/tag systems).           
  • Execute or supervise preventive and corrective maintenance and calibration on utilities and production equipment (HVAC, HEPA requalification, interlocking, fire safety, alarms, pest control etc.), ensuring they continuously meet quality and safety requirements.

What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Certifications/assets: Electrical BA4/BA5, LOTO authorization.
  • Knowledge in facilities and utilities (HVAC, piping, interlocking, lighting systems, fire alarms, …).
  • Knowledge of process equipment such as laminar airflow/ biosafety cabinets, incubators, refrigerators, probes, etc.
  • Experience analyzing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic failures.
  • Hands‑on expertise in HVAC and utilities with strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
  • Experience of GMP Quality Systems
  • Ability to comply with safety rules at all times; Safety Advisor Level 3 is an asset.
  • Good communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work independently in fast‑paced start‑up or scale‑up environments with initiative and a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
  • Written skills in English

What you’ll love about working here

Inspiring Mission

Join a high-potential biotech fighting antimicrobial resistance with cutting-edge science.

Strategic Impact

Lead global efforts to bring next-gen solutions to market and transform the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Growth Opportunities

Develop your skills and grow professionally in a dynamic environment.

Empowered Leadership 

Drive change within a passionate team that supports and challenges each other to excel.  


Attractive Compensation

Enjoy a competitive package aligned with your role and experience.

Work-Life Flexibility

Benefit from hybrid work and flexible hours tailored to your lifestyle.

Innovation Culture

 Be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and mission-first thinking.

Fun & Team Spirit

Enjoy team breakfasts, lunches, afterworks, and memorable team-building moments.

Ready to make an impact?

We’d love to hear your story. Apply today!

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