Job Title: Life Science Engineer I

Work Location: Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Summary:

A Life Science Engineer – Level 1 performs and documents planned maintenance and repair of research and clinical laboratory equipment (centrifuges, incubators, freezers, chromatography instruments, etc.) and associated systems with minimal supervision from service management to perform the required duties. The Specialist must demonstrate a working knowledge of, and ability to use the required test equipment, and have the electronic and mechanical knowledge and skills, including the ability to interpret and effectively utilize service manuals, schematics and other applicable service information, required to perform and document planned maintenance and repair of the specialty equipment and systems, as assigned, in accordance with established procedures. The Specialist must demonstrate good organizational skills as well as good communications, interpersonal and customer relations skills as applied to interactions with personnel and client staff in accordance with established operational and personnel policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs general troubleshooting and repairs to the component level. Also, independently perform installations, calibrations, qualifications, and planned maintenance with minimal technical direction
• ISO 17025 Experience and knowledge of accredited calibration certifications
• Perform pipette calibrations and repairs
• Proper use and maintenance of all standard test equipment
• Be able to read, analyze, interpret and follow signal flow on blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Exercise good system troubleshooting skills
• Maintain parts stock and on demand orders for PM / Repairs
• Perform manufacturer-mandated equipment modifications and satisfactorily complete the required paperwork
• Be able to perform all system service diagnostics on applicable products
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Note: If you were previously employed as a member of the staff at this facility, this list of duties supersedes any other list of duties that you were assigned at that time. If the customer asks you to perform a task that is outside the scope of those listed above, you must refer that request to your immediate supervisor, who must formally authorize and document this change in the scope of your duties.

Administration:

• Administer assigned work orders in CMMS system
• Understand and observe company policies and accounting procedures
• Maintain service records and ensure inventory is accurate
• Process travel and other expenses accurately while following company policy

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of and ability to use required test equipment
• Electronic and mechanical knowledge and skills
• Ability to interpret and effectively utilize service manuals, schematics, and other applicable service information
• Good organizational skills
• Good communications, interpersonal, and customer relations skills
• Experience with ISO 17025 and accredited calibration certifications
• Ability to perform pipette calibrations and repairs
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and follow signal flow on blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• System troubleshooting skills
• Ability to maintain parts stock and manage on-demand orders for PM/Repairs
• Ability to perform manufacturer-mandated equipment modifications and complete required paperwork
• Ability to perform all system service diagnostics on applicable products
• Ability to administer assigned work orders in a CMMS system
• Understanding of company policies and accounting procedures
• Ability to maintain service records and ensure inventory accuracy
• Ability to process travel and other expenses accurately

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations