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Senior Maintenance Technician
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US – Tarzana – CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
There are 2 positions available, 1 for first and 1 for 2nd shifts: 1) First shifts are 5am-1:30pm and 7am-3:30pm 2) Second Shifts are 1pm-9:30pm and 2pm-10:30pm You’ll lead maintenance execution, troubleshoot complex utilities and equipment, and mentor teammates—all while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering. What you’ll do : Preventive/predictive/corrective maintenance on cleanroom HVAC, BMS/EMS, process equipment (incubators, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, freezers, pumps, single‑use systems), and critical utilities (clean steam, chilled water, gases, compressed air). Operate and troubleshoot boilers, steam generators, cooling towers/chillers, and water treatment systems. Support cleanroom integrity (HEPA, pressure differentials, temp/RH), lead root cause analysis and CAPA, calibrate instruments, and contribute to equipment qualification (URS/IQ/OQ/PQ). Own documentation in CMMS with impeccable GDP, and champion EHS (LOTO, permits, OSHA/NFPA 70E). What you’ll bring : • Experience : 6–10+ years in GMP biopharma or cell therapy/ATMP maintenance, including cleanrooms and regulated utilities. • Education: High School Diploma/GED, associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance or equivalent military/apprenticeship training; or related field a plus. • Technical expertise : HVAC for controlled environments, clean steam/chilled water/process gases, electrical systems up to site-authorized voltage, reading P&IDs/schematics/single-line diagrams, basic PLC/HMI. • GMP savvy : cGMP, GDP, deviations/CAPA, validation/qualification for utilities. • Systems : CMMS, BMS/EMS; comfortable with digital workflows and e-logbooks. • Soft skills : Clear communication, teamwork, prioritization, and mentoring. • Nice to have : Vibration/thermography basics, manufacturer training on chillers/controls, GxP/cleanroom coursework, safety certifications. • Work environment : Cleanrooms and mechanical spaces; lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, wear PPE, and support an on-call rotation. Why this role matters: Your expertise keeps our therapeutics on track—maintaining validated systems, driving reliability, and enabling patients to receive life-changing treatments. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us advance cell therapy with safe, reliable, and compliant operations. The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 71,749.60 - 107,624.40 . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Date Posted 07-Oct-2026 Closing Date 11-Oct-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.