Lab Instrument Services Technician

Lab Instrument Services Technician

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, writing skills, and aptitude for details
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and be able to successfully complete a fit test for several types of respirators
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location
• Ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen
• Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line
• Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, weekends, various shifts, rotation, and alternative work schedules
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Responsibilities

• Acting as a subject matter expert in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and calibration service on incubators, centrifuges, balances, and other laboratory equipment
• Effectively communicates with the site management team and the client
• Calibrating process instrumentation such as Volume, Weight, Humidity, etc.
• Utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track, schedule calibration, and maintenance records for lab process equipment
• Providing regular reports to senior management regarding throughput/performance, issues, and projects in laboratories and other assigned production projects
• Identifying and documenting cost savings
• Utilizing strong mechanical and electrical skills to complete assignments
• Complying with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Responding and providing service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Recommending measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance
• Analyzing and resolving work problems
• Assisting workers in solving work problems
• Understanding company policies and enforcing safety regulations
• Operating various measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions
• Operating a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work
• Maintaining a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer
• Performing functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required
• Performing other duties as assigned by Management or Lead

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or formal training from Facility Maintenance Organizations such as IFMA, AFE or BOMA
• Experience working in a GMP or similar regulated environment such as hospitals, biomedical or pharmaceutical campuses
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude and experience in a variety of laboratory equipment, including but not limited to centrifuges, incubators, refrigerator/freezers, and other specialized machines used in a pharmaceutical research environment
• Reliability maintenance experience, including data gathering programs
• Strong knowledge and experience with a CMMS, such as MAXIMO, EAMS, or a related database system
• Experience interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Associate degree or equivalent trade school credentials in instrumentation, controls, or electronics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills